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Lewmar self-tailing winches — Ocean in sizes 14 to 68, EVO in sizes 15 to 65, plus EVO Race, EVO Speed Ring and Astor, in one-, two- and three-speed versions. Click here to read more.

Lewmar Self-Tailing Winches: Ocean, EVO, EVO Race, EVO Speed Ring and Astor

A self-tailing winch holds the sheet in a jaw on top of the drum, so the crew who grinds can also tail and trim without a second pair of hands. Lewmar's self-tailing range in our catalog is split into five families, and this page is the entry point: each family has its own collection with every size and finish. Start with the family, then the size, the number of speeds and the finish.

Lewmar Self-Tailing Winch Families
  • Ocean (sizes 14, 16, 30, 40, 46, 48, 50, 54, 58, 65 and 68): the listing calls the Ocean range the most popular winch ever made, with a classic look that suits boat builders and owners upgrading or replacing existing winches. Finishes include aluminium grey, chrome, bronze and, in sizes 46, 48, 50, 54, 58 and 65, stainless steel. Some titles carry "All" (Chrome All, Bronze All), so compare those listings before you choose. Examples: the size 16 chrome and the size 46 chrome.
  • EVO (sizes 15, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 65): described in the listings as an evolution of the Ocean winch, in aluminium black, aluminium grey and chrome, with servicing that needs no tools. Lewmar's EVO page lists a 7-year standard warranty. Examples: the size 15 chrome and the size 40 chrome.
  • EVO Race and Race+ (Race sizes 30, 40, 45, 50 and 55; Race+ sizes 40, 45, 50 and 55): EVO architecture with new top components for a sleeker look, in aluminium black with a cast aluminium feeder arm, a black anodised drum, a carbon fibre top inlay and a silver trim band. See the Race+ size 50. The Race size 30 (Lewmar #49730055) is currently grouped with the Astor winches.
  • EVO Speed Ring (sizes 40 and 45): an EVO variant in aluminium black and grey, such as the size 45 grey.
  • Astor (sizes 44, 48, 50 and 54): lightweight aluminium winches; the size 50 is a three-speed. The Astor listings describe Lewmar's "Wavespring" sprung jaw with a wavegrip pattern, made to grip the reduced diameters of high-tech racing lines, with angled teeth for a clean exit at the stripper arm. See the size 50 three-speed and the size 44.
How to Choose a Lewmar Self-Tailing Winch
  • Size: start from your boat length or sail area and the line the winch will handle (genoa, spinnaker or main), as set out in our Lewmar winch guide. Size up for runner and mainsheet winches, and for multihulls.
  • Speeds: the size 14 and 16 Ocean and the size 15 EVO are one-speed; from size 30 up the Ocean and EVO winches are two-speed; the Astor 50 is three-speed. The two-speed vs three-speed guide explains when the third gear matters.
  • Family and finish: Ocean for the classic look or a like-for-like replacement, EVO for the current design with tool-free servicing, Race and Race+ for a racing look, Astor for lightweight aluminium construction and the three-speed option. Pick the finish to match the rest of the deck hardware.
  • Electric: the Ocean and EVO listings state conversion to electric is possible from size 40 upwards. See the Lewmar EVO electric winches and the guide on converting with the Lewmar EVO electric kit.
  • Handle and spares: pick the winch handle by length (8 or 10 in.) and locking or non-locking, and find service parts in Lewmar winch spares.
Who It's For

Owners replacing an Ocean winch, refits upgrading to EVO, and racing boats looking at Race, Race+ and Astor. For a plain-top alternative, see Lewmar plain top winches; to compare brands, browse all self-tailing winches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose an Ocean or an EVO winch?
Ocean offers the classic styling and a wide size spread (14 to 68), including bronze and stainless steel. EVO is the later design, in aluminium black or grey and chrome, with tool-free servicing and sizes 15 to 65. Match the size and number of speeds first, then the look.

What is the difference between EVO, EVO Race, EVO Speed Ring and Astor?
EVO Race and Race+ share the EVO architecture with new top components, a carbon fibre top inlay and a black anodised drum. EVO Speed Ring (sizes 40 and 45) is an EVO variant. Astor is a lightweight aluminium family with the Wavespring jaw, and its size 50 is the three-speed in this range. Check the product page for the exact top and finish.

How many speeds do I need?
One-speed winches are the small sizes (Ocean 14 and 16, EVO 15). Two-speed is standard from size 30 up. The three-speed is the Astor 50. See the two-speed vs three-speed guide to match the gearing to the load.

Can I convert a Lewmar self-tailing winch to electric?
The Ocean and EVO listings say conversion is possible from size 40 upwards. Use the EVO electric collection and the conversion guide to confirm the kit for your size.

How do I size a Lewmar winch for my boat?
Start from your boat length overall or sail area and the application (genoa, spinnaker or main). For runners, mainsheets and multihulls, size up. The Lewmar winch guide walks through the choice.