Sail AreaEfficient sail handling begins with the selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described on this site the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) with application, to ascertain the correct winch. You can also send your deck and sail plans to your Lewmar representative, who will be pleased to make individual recommendations. REMEMBER, runner winch and mainsheet winch selection depends on the purchase system fitted and expected loads. Dynamic sail loads can easily increase the loads dramatically. Multihulls generally have a higher righting moment than monohulls of equivalent lengths, resulting in higher dynamic loading, therefore winch size needs to be larger. Consult your Lewmar representative or rigger for further guidance. 
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| For Lewmar customers, there’s no such
thing as “just a winch.” That’s because inside every Lewmar Winch, you’ll
find materials developed for the aerospace industry, precision CNC machined
for maximum efficiency, durability and strength-to-weight ratio. And because
of our aggressive in-house testing program, Lewmar Winches have proven
themselves time and again in the roughest conditions and on the toughest
racing courses. Choose from a variety of finishes – from lightweight carbon
for the elite racer to shining chrome for cruising yachts. |
| Standard Winches |
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Lewmar has created a winch
range that incorporates many exciting disciplines. All brought together with
a blend of traditional skills and high technology, which are reflected in
the outstanding quality of Lewmar’s standard winches. Besides the technical
innovation and high performance criteria involved, there’s also the
aesthetic appearance and finish to consider. The range shown here achieves
just that with sizes ranging from 6 to 44, one- or two-speed gearing and
three superb finishes including classical bronze. All of which is supported
by a comprehensive range of winch spares. |
Self-Tailing Winches
The Lewmar ‘Wavespring’ self-tailer combines our renowned and gentle wave
grip feature with self adjusting springs. It handles today’s smaller
diameters, as well as the traditional larger Dacron composite ropes. A
sleek, minimum-friction feeder arm provides absolute snag-free operation. |
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Electric Winches |
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A Self-Tailing
Ocean Winch that works at the push of a button. That’s exactly what you’ll
find with Lewmar’s Electric Winch range. Available in sizes 40-111, our
electric winches give you complete hands-free sail control on boats from
30-80 feet (9-24m) long.
Winches are available with two levels of control boxes. The Simple E Series
contactor or the ELS (Electric Load Sensing) control box which includes
overload protection. |
| Electric
Convertibility |
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Lewmar Ocean Winches also provide a lower cost alternative to replacing a
manual winch for an electric version.
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| Hydraulic
Winches |
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Lewmar’s hydraulic powered winches combine the benefits of electric winches
with systems integration. This allows the installation of a cost-effective
multi-function hydraulic systems on boats over 15m (50ft). Enables short
handed sailing through push button control of winches and other deck
functions which can be integrated into the system. |
| Racing Winches |
| Lightweight
and strong, Lewmar’s racing winches offer the serious racer outstanding
performance and power. Using the best features of our standard range
combined with the technology used on America’s Cup and Volvo boats, Racing
winches offer enormous weight saving for all IMS, Grand Prix and serious
racer cruisers. |
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| Finishes |
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finishes are available to suit your boat:
• Chromed bronze with grey top
• Grey anodised alloy
• All bronze
• Polished bronze with grey top
• Stainless steel
• All chrome
• Half chrome
• CT – Limited models only
• Carbon – Limited models only |
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