Lewmar Winches for Sailboats

Lewmar winches are trusted by cruising sailors and racing crews alike, combining performance, reliability and ease of use. Designed to deliver smooth, efficient sail handling, they are engineered for durability in demanding marine environments. Continual innovation and refined design have made Lewmar winches a popular choice for boat builders and sailors worldwide, from performance cruisers to competitive race boats.

Which Lewmar Winch is right for me?

EVO Sport Winch

The EVO Sport complements the EVO Winch Range. Best suited for sport boats requiring constant trimming and where weight consideration is a premium, the EVO Sport is also suitable as a mast mounted winch.

• Architecture based on self tailing EVO Winch
• Tool-free servicing
•  Size 30 and 40 can be converted into an EVO Self tailing winch retrospectively
• Size 40 convertible to electric
• Choice of finishes: Black alloy or Chrome bronze
• Available in Size 6 to Size 40

EVO Self-Tailing Winches

An evolution of the renowned Lewmar Ocean winch, the EVO SelfTailing Winch draws on a wealth of design and manufacturing experience to produce a state-of-the-art winch. With a wide choice of sizes and styles, there is a versatile EVO for any style or application.

• Easy Servicing  – no tools required
• User friendly direction arrows
• Choice of three finishes.
• Convertible (40 and above) to electric
• Available in Size 15 to Size 80
• 7-year warranty

Ocean Self-Tailing Winches

Lewmar's Ocean winch range is the most popular winch ever made. Its styling still attracts boat builders looking for a
more classic look, or boat owners looking to upgrade or replace their existing winches.

• Easy Servicing – no tools required
• Bronze finish also available - contact your retailer
• Convertable to electric from size 40 upwards
• Available in Size 16 to Size 65

Lewmar Horizontal Anchor Winches

A horizontal windlass positions the motor and gearbox above deck, making it a practical choice for boats where below-deck space is limited or where the anchor locker configuration suits a horizontal installation.

Lewmar offers horizontal windlasses for different vessel sizes, anchoring requirements and rode configurations, giving boat owners options when upgrading an existing anchor system or planning a new installation.

Key considerations when choosing a Lewmar horizontal winch include:

• Vessel size and displacement
• Anchor weight
• Chain and rope size
• Available deck and anchor locker space
• Power supply requirements
• Required pulling capacity
• Rope and chain compatibility

Lewmar Vertical Anchor Winches

A vertical windlass positions the motor and gearbox below deck, helping to keep the deck installation compact while providing effective anchor retrieval and deployment.

Lewmar offers vertical windlasses for different vessel sizes, anchoring requirements and rode configurations, making them suitable for new installations as well as upgrades to existing anchoring systems.

When choosing a Lewmar vertical winch, consider:

• Vessel size and displacement
• Anchor weight
• Chain and rope size
• Available anchor locker space
• Deck thickness and installation requirements
• Power supply requirements
• Required pulling capacity
• Rope and chain compatibility