What makes the Lewmar Ocean winch easier to service than any of the competition?
A screw off top cap means that no tools are required to strip the winch. All Lewmar Ocean manual winches can be serviced above deck without having to unbolt the winch. How many speeds does the electric winch have? One speed electric drives provides adequate power and speed for winches up to Size 64. Size 66 and above have two speed electric drives. Line speed varies according to load. How do Lewmar winches grip different line diameters? Lewmar’s self-tailing jaws incorporate our ‘Wavespring’ solution. This is where the jaws are held together by spring tension which self-adjusts to grip the size of the rope used. Do all winches have the same size handle sockets? Yes, after 1972 all winches and handles have the international standard sockets. What winch handle is better, a plain or locking handle? This depends upon how you use it. For racing or cruising locking handles are more secure and less likely to be knocked out of the winch and lost overboard. Plain handles are easy to insert and
