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Identify Your Lewmar Winch

EVO Self Tailing Winches The Evo Winch is Lewmar's newest winch, and has been in production since late in 2010
Ocean Self Tailing Winch Ocean Wavespring self-tailing winches have been in production since 1992, and are easily identified by the chrome, spin-off top cap and spring loaded composite jaws. Racing versions are identified by an alloy feeder arm and top cap in place of the Ocean's chromed bronze.
Current Standard Winches Current Standard Ocean Winches have been produced from 1992 have a gray molded top crown on the drum, except for Size 6 which has a one-piece metal drum.
Wavegrip Self Tailing Winches Wavegrip Self-Tailing Winches were produced between 1983-1991 (approx.) and are identified 4 cross head metric screws securing the top cap. They also have fixed jaws. Please note that some winch sizes have only a limited range of spares available. Wavegrip winches made prior to 1983 were made to imperial dimensions and parts are no longer available.
Early Standard Winches Early Standard Winches were produced between 1982 - 1992 (approx.) and had a black moulded top crown on the drum. Please note that spares for some sizes are limited.
Earlier Standard Winches Earlier Standard Winches had one-piece drums and only very limited spares are now available. Please contact Lewmar directly for details.
Holdfast Self Tailing Winches Hold Fast Self-Tailing Winches were produced between 1978 - 1983 in Sizes 16, 30 & 34 and can be identified by their one piece upper crown and feeder arm that screwed directly on top. Available spares for these winches are now very limited. Please contact Lewmar directly for details.
Spring Jaw Winches The earliest self-tailing winches, Spring Jaw, were produced between 1975-1977 and had 6 allen screws securing the top cap. Available spares for these winches are now very limited. Please contact Lewmar directly for details.