Choosing a Lewmar windlass means relying on one of the UK’s most renowned and longstanding marine brands. Whether you want the convenience of a powerful electric windlass for your yacht or the dependability of a manual model for a smaller hull, browse our catalogue. Robust solutions engineered with premium marine-grade materials to ensure safe, effortless and refined anchoring every time.
The iconic British brand’s windlass range offers solutions for every type of boat. Assessing bow space, onboard systems and displacement is the first step toward the right purchase and a professional-grade installation.
While electric windlasses are now the standard for fast lowering and recovery with no physical effort, manual windlasses remain a valid choice for smaller boats or for those wanting an anchoring system completely independent of onboard batteries. Both Lewmar options deliver exceptional mechanical holding even in adverse sea and weather conditions.
The windlass layout significantly affects deck footprint. Vertical windlasses, such as the renowned V-Series, conceal the motor below deck: they require a deep anchor locker but keep the bow clear and uncluttered. By contrast, horizontal windlasses, like the Pro-Series range, house all mechanics in a sealed external casing. This is an excellent option where underdeck space is limited, providing very quick installation and simplified maintenance.
The operational heart of any anchoring system is the gypsy. Before choosing your new Lewmar unit, carefully check the diameter (e.g. 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm) and pitch (ISO or DIN) of your current chain. Many of the brand’s modern windlasses are designed to smoothly handle a mixed rope–chain rode on the same axis, allowing boaters to reduce bow weight without sacrificing a long, secure anchor line.
