Sorry jrc, I am not familiar at all with your specific windlass.
However, I was thinking that because I have lots experience with more chain than you mention and then the connection to line, via the shackle & thimble situation, creating very minimal abrasion to the line. I have seen many times the connections go thru a windlass and/or winch of many types, and then stored thru a deck opening to a locker. I'd be very curious to see your boat's windlass' link to a website.
Some of my anchoring experiences are in Islands with lots of coral and also rocks, so I understand. I have seen many boats with only chain for those very reasons.
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