Lewmar Windlasses, Anchors & Winches
Lewmar builds anchoring and sail-handling hardware for powerboats and sailboats: windlasses, anchors, winches, blocks and the switches that run them. Parts are listed with the Lewmar part number where there is one.
Choosing a windlass and anchor
A windlass has to match three things: the boat's length and displacement, the chain and rope size its gypsy is cut for, and the space in the anchor locker for the rode to fall. Check the chain size on the listing against the rode you have or plan to buy. Anchor weight is chosen from boat length and the conditions you anchor in. More: anchoring and docking, marine electrical and all marine and boating.
Lewmar hatches
Lewmar deck hatches here are the Ocean hatch in size 60 (flat base or flange base) and size 70 (flat base or flange base), and the Low Profile hatch in size 10. Ocean hatches have an anodized aluminum frame, and the flat base version mounts to a flat surface. Order by the Lewmar size number and base type of the hatch you are replacing.
Vertical or horizontal windlass?
A vertical windlass puts the motor below deck and needs more depth in the locker; a horizontal one sits entirely on deck and suits shallow lockers. The V-series here is vertical.
Does a windlass come with a switch and breaker?
It depends on the kit. Check what is included on each listing, and add foot switches, a solenoid and a circuit breaker if they are not.
Need help matching a part?
Send us the Lewmar model and serial number of the windlass or winch and we will find the part.
What cut-out does a Lewmar size 60 Ocean hatch need?
Lewmar lists a 19-3/4 in. x 19-3/4 in. cut-out for the size 60 flat base Ocean hatch and 20 in. x 20 in. for the size 60 flange base. The Low Profile hatch in size 10 needs 10-1/4 in. x 10-1/4 in. Measure the opening in the deck, not the lid, and check Lewmar's installation instructions before cutting.
Which Lewmar windlass is for a small boat with no chain locker?
The CRW 400 captive reel windlass (66910441) is designed for boats 18 to 24 ft that do not have a chain locker: it runs on 12V and spools 115 ft of 1/4 in. anchor line on its own reel. For pontoon boats, see the Venta pontoon anchor winch in the standard kit and the extendable kit.
What chain does the Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 take?
The Pro-Sport 550 (6656811967-303) is a 12V horizontal windlass with a 550 lb maximum pull. Its gypsy fits 1/4 in. G4 chain, and Lewmar lists it for boats of 20 to 30 ft.
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