Windlasses are not designed to hold high loads while a boat is at anchor. When the windlass is not in use and the boat is at anchor, the chain should be secured using a chain stopper or the rope rode should be attached to a load-bearing point such as a cleat. Lewmar has created a beautiful new range of cast stainless chain stoppers made from 316 stainless steel, perfect for sleep-filled nights and lazy lunches.


The 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16mm chain stoppers have a Safe Working Load (SWL) that is greater than the SWL of the chain.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-hexyl Phthalate, DnHP, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm, and Vinyl Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.