SELECTION GUIDE
Every EVO and EVO Race self-tailing winch size side by side: working load, gear and power ratios, weight, drum and base diameter, height and line size, so you can pick the right winch for your boat.
DocumentLewmar EVO Self-Tailing Winches Selection Guide
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How to Choose an EVO Winch
Sizes and finishes
- Self-tailing sizes 15, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 65 in this guide; the range runs from Size 15 to Size 80.
- Three finishes: Alloy Black, Alloy Grey and Chrome Bronze. Same dimensions; chrome bronze is heavier.
- Size 15 is single speed; sizes 30 and up are two speed.
- Size 40 and above can be converted to electric. Sizes 40 to 80 are also available electric or hydraulic.
Read the table like this
- WLL is the working load limit of the winch; pick a size whose WLL covers the sheet load on your boat.
- Power ratio is the pull multiplier with the handle: higher means easier trimming under load.
- Line size is the rope diameter range the self-tailer grips.
- D, B, H, L are drum diameter, base diameter, height and line entry height (dimensions diagram in the PDF). Line enters at 5–10°.
EVO Self-Tailing Winch Specifications
| Part no. | Model | Finish | Gear ratio 1st / 2nd | Power ratio 1st / 2nd | WLL | Weight | Drum Ø (D) | Base Ø (B) | Height (H) | Line entry (L) | Line size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49515055 | 15ST | Alloy Black | 2:1 / – | 15.8:1 / – | 570 kg · 1257 lb | 2.6 kg | 66.8 mm | 121 mm | 119 mm | 58 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49515057 | 15ST | Alloy Grey | 2:1 / – | 15.8:1 / – | 570 kg · 1257 lb | 2.6 kg | 66.8 mm | 121 mm | 119 mm | 58 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49515056 | 15ST | Chrome Bronze | 2:1 / – | 15.8:1 / – | 570 kg · 1257 lb | 3.9 kg | 66.8 mm | 121 mm | 119 mm | 58 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49530055 | 30ST | Alloy Black | 2:1 / 4.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 29.2:1 | 685 kg · 1510 lb | 4 kg | 74 mm | 138 mm | 145.85 mm | 69 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49530057 | 30ST | Alloy Grey | 2:1 / 4.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 29.2:1 | 685 kg · 1510 lb | 4 kg | 74 mm | 138 mm | 145.85 mm | 69 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49530056 | 30ST | Chrome Bronze | 2:1 / 4.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 29.2:1 | 685 kg · 1510 lb | 5.4 kg | 74 mm | 138 mm | 145.85 mm | 69 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49540055 | 40ST | Alloy Black | 1.9:1 / 5.8:1 | 13.2:1 / 40.2:1 | 795 kg · 1753 lb | 4.9 kg | 74 mm | 148 mm | 158.5 mm | 79 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49540057 | 40ST | Alloy Grey | 1.9:1 / 5.8:1 | 13.2:1 / 40.2:1 | 795 kg · 1753 lb | 4.9 kg | 74 mm | 148 mm | 158.5 mm | 79 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49540056 | 40ST | Chrome Bronze | 1.9:1 / 5.8:1 | 13.2:1 / 40.2:1 | 795 kg · 1753 lb | 6.5 kg | 74 mm | 148 mm | 158.5 mm | 79 mm | 8–12 mm (5/16–1/2") | View winch → |
| 49545055 | 45ST | Alloy Black | 2.4:1 / 7.6:1 | 13.9:1 / 44.8:1 | 1200 kg · 2646 lb | 7.1 kg | 87 mm | 168 mm | 177.7 mm | 84 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49545057 | 45ST | Alloy Grey | 2.4:1 / 7.6:1 | 13.9:1 / 44.8:1 | 1200 kg · 2646 lb | 7.1 kg | 87 mm | 168 mm | 177.7 mm | 84 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49545056 | 45ST | Chrome Bronze | 2.4:1 / 7.6:1 | 13.9:1 / 44.8:1 | 1200 kg · 2646 lb | 9.7 kg | 87 mm | 168 mm | 177.7 mm | 84 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49550055 | 50ST | Alloy Black | 2.6:1 / 9:1 | 13.9:1 / 48.6:1 | 1250 kg · 2756 lb | 9 kg | 93 mm | 181 mm | 197 mm | 90 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49550057 | 50ST | Alloy Grey | 2.6:1 / 9:1 | 13.9:1 / 48.6:1 | 1250 kg · 2756 lb | 9 kg | 93 mm | 181 mm | 197 mm | 90 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49550056 | 50ST | Chrome Bronze | 2.6:1 / 9:1 | 13.9:1 / 48.6:1 | 1250 kg · 2756 lb | 12.3 kg | 93 mm | 181 mm | 197 mm | 90 mm | 8–14 mm (5/16–9/16") | View winch → |
| 49555055 | 55ST | Alloy Black | 2.8:1 / 11.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 54:1 | 1480 kg · 3263 lb | 12.2 kg | 105 mm | 205 mm | 233 mm | 115 mm | 8–16 mm (5/16–5/8") | View winch → |
| 49555057 | 55ST | Alloy Grey | 2.8:1 / 11.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 54:1 | 1480 kg · 3263 lb | 12.2 kg | 105 mm | 205 mm | 233 mm | 115 mm | 8–16 mm (5/16–5/8") | View winch → |
| 49555056 | 55ST | Chrome Bronze | 2.8:1 / 11.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 54:1 | 1480 kg · 3263 lb | 18 kg | 105 mm | 205 mm | 233 mm | 115 mm | 8–16 mm (5/16–5/8") | View winch → |
| 49565055 | 65ST | Alloy Black | 3.1:1 / 14.8:1 | 13.4:1 / 64:1 | 1700 kg · 3748 lb | 16.6 kg | 118 mm | 228 mm | 251 mm | 119 mm | 8–18 mm (5/16–11/16") | View winch → |
| 49565057 | 65ST | Alloy Grey | 3.1:1 / 14.8:1 | 13.4:1 / 64:1 | 1700 kg · 3748 lb | 16.6 kg | 118 mm | 228 mm | 251 mm | 119 mm | 8–18 mm (5/16–11/16") | View winch → |
| 49565056 | 65ST | Chrome Bronze | 3.1:1 / 14.8:1 | 13.4:1 / 64:1 | 1700 kg · 3748 lb | 23.8 kg | 118 mm | 228 mm | 251 mm | 119 mm | 8–18 mm (5/16–11/16") | View winch → |
EVO Race Self-Tailing Winches
EVO architecture with new top components: cast aluminium feeder arm, black anodised drum, carbon fibre top inlay, silver trim band and white decals. "No tools" servicing.
| Part no. | Size | Gear ratio 1st / 2nd | Power ratio 1st / 2nd | WLL | Weight | Drum Ø | Base Ø | Height | Line entry | Line size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49730055 | 30ST | 2:1 / 4.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 29.2:1 | 685 kg · 1510 lb | 4 kg | 74 mm | 138 mm | 145.85 mm | 69 mm | 8–12 mm | View winch → |
| 49740055 | 40ST | 1.9:1 / 5.8:1 | 13.2:1 / 40.2:1 | 795 kg · 1753 lb | 4.9 kg | 74 mm | 148 mm | 158.5 mm | 79 mm | 8–12 mm | View winch → |
| 49745055 | 45ST | 2.4:1 / 7.6:1 | 13.9:1 / 44.8:1 | 1200 kg · 2646 lb | 7.1 kg | 87 mm | 168 mm | 177.7 mm | 84 mm | 8–14 mm | View winch → |
| 49750055 | 50ST | 2.6:1 / 9:1 | 13.9:1 / 48.6:1 | 1250 kg · 2756 lb | 9 kg | 93 mm | 181 mm | 197 mm | 90 mm | 8–14 mm | View winch → |
| 49755055 | 55ST | 2.8:1 / 11.2:1 | 13.8:1 / 54:1 | 1480 kg · 3263 lb | 12.2 kg | 105 mm | 205 mm | 233 mm | 115 mm | 8–16 mm | View winch → |
Features
- No tools required for servicing: unscrew the top cap by hand to remove the drum and reach the gear train.
- User-friendly direction arrows.
- Investment cast stainless feeder arm covers the top of the winch, so no rope trap above the Wavespring jaws; its position adjusts to feed the tail into the cockpit.
- Developed from the Lewmar Ocean winch.
Warranty & Power
- 7-year Lewmar warranty on the EVO range.
- Existing winches can be upgraded with a Lewmar conversion kit to electric.
- Electric or hydraulic operation available from Size 40 to Size 80.
Need a part that isn't listed? Ask us to source it and quote the part number from the PDF.
Products in this Selection Guide
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Lewmar Self Tailing Winch EVO Race Size 50 - Aluminum Black / Two Speed
LEW49750055
$2,550.00 USDList Price: $4,253.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Lewmar Self Tailing Winch EVO Race Size 55 - Aluminum Black / Two Speed
LEW49755055
$3,600.00 USDList Price: $6,005.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable




