The range of Lewmar EVO winches is an evolution of Lewmar’s established Ocean range, which the manufacturer describes as its most popular winch range ever produced. This popularity is partly due to the widespread use of Lewmar winches by volume boatbuilders, where ease of operation, straightforward maintenance and long-term reliability are important considerations.
The Ocean range remains in the Lewmar catalogue primarily because of the large number of existing winches that continue to require spare parts and servicing support. According to Lewmar Sales Manager Adam Cockerill:
“There are plenty of customers out there with 30-year-old winches which, with regular maintenance, are in perfect condition.”
For new installations, Lewmar EVO winches combine updated styling with robust internal mechanics. The wider range covers plain-top and self-tailing winches, cruising and racing configurations, and powered electric and hydraulic options.
Lewmar EVO Winches Key Features & Benefits
Simple Servicing
The key to the renowned longevity of Lewmar EVO winches is regular maintenance, which Adam Cockerill suggests should involve a full strip down at least once per year. At the heart of the winch design is the ability to service the winch with absolutely no tools, which means regularly checking and maintaining your winches is super easy.
Self-tailing Feeder arm
The integrated stainless steel feeder arm completely covers the top of the winch to prevent rope jams and can be orientated to smoothly feed the line into the cockpit.
Engineering excellence and quality
Lewmar have been doing this for a long time and their focus is on designing-in reliability and durability into all Lewmar EVO winches. They are so confident in the quality that they support them with a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
The Lewmar EVO winch range explained
Plain-top Lewmar EVO winches from size 6 up to size 40 in black alloy and chrome bronze. Ideally suited to sportsboats or mast mounted winches..
Lewmar EVO Self tailing winches
The core manual Lewmar self tailing winches from size 15 – 80, all available in black or grey alloy and bronze chrome.
Fundamentally the same as the standard self tailing winch but with a race styling; including aluminium feeder arm, carbon inlay and silver trim band. Only available in black aluminium and from size 30 – 55.
All the styling improvement of the Lewmar EVO Race, plus some real weight savings and performance improvements. The lighter weight main stem/spindle and composite bearings delivers a whopping 32% weight saving over the standard Lewmar EVO Race.
This is a specialist Lewmar EVO winch available in black and grey alloy in two sizes (40 & 45). It has a second, larger drum diameter on the base which is ideal for asymmetric / spinnaker trimming, as it delivers significantly greater line retrieval per rotation.
Lewmar EVO Electric winch
Lewmar EVO Electric winches are available from size 40 – 80 in 12V (size 40 – 65) and 24V (size 55 – 80) versions. These can be bought new, or in kit form, to convert any existing manual Lewmar EVO winch in this size range.
Lewmar REVO Electric winch
For the ultimate in cruising comfort the Lewmar REVO winch has a simple two button operation and is available in five sizes (40, 45, 50, 55, 65).
Lewmar EVO Hydraulic
Hydraulic Lewmar winches are lighter than electric (approx. 27% at size 55), are quieter and take up less space below deck. Available from size 46 – 77 in alloy black, grey and chrome.
Choosing the Right Lewmar EVO Winch
Selecting between the different Lewmar EVO winches requires more than simply choosing a drum size. The correct specification will depend on:
- The expected working load
- The required power ratio
- Whether self-tailing is required
- Manual, electric or hydraulic operation
- Available space above and below deck
- Electrical system voltage
- Required line-retrieval speed
- Weight and performance priorities
- Preferred drum material and finish
Existing manual EVO winches may also provide an upgrade route to electric operation, but compatibility should always be confirmed before ordering a conversion kit.
Summary: Lewmar EVO Winches
Lewmar has developed a comprehensive and flexible range of Lewmar EVO winches covering applications from compact sportsboats and mast-mounted halyard winches to large cruising yachts requiring electric or hydraulic operation.
The range is built around common design principles, including serviceability, interchangeable components and long-term spare-parts support. This commonality helps owners maintain their winches and keep them operating efficiently over an extended service life.
The most appropriate model will ultimately depend on the required load capacity, line-handling application, installation space and preferred power system.
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