Lewmar 15ST EVO Self-Tailing Winch, Single Speed, Chrome Bronze Drum, Size 15
Lewmar 15ST EVO Self-Tailing Winch, Single Speed, Chrome Bronze Drum, Size 15
The Lewmar 15ST EVO is a single speed, self-tailing sailboat winch built on the design of the Lewmar Ocean Winch. It is used to trim sheets and control lines on sailboats, giving mechanical advantage through a 2:1 gear ratio and a 15.8:1 power ratio.
The EVO series is designed for tool-free servicing: the winch top unscrews by hand so the drum lifts off and the gear train is exposed without any tools. Each internal component is unique in shape, so the gear train can only go back together one correct way, which simplifies maintenance and reduces reassembly errors.
The winch has a top-mounted stainless steel feeder arm that keeps the working line from riding up and trapping above the jaws. Its wave spring jaws automatically flex to grip different line diameters so the self-tailing action stays secure as sails are trimmed. Directional arrows are marked on the winch to show the correct rotation, which helps less experienced crew members operate it correctly. The drum is chrome bronze with a bright chrome finish, and the winch is a size 15 with a 4-3/4 inch base diameter and a height of 4-11/16 inches.
Specifications
- Brand: Lewmar
- Manufacturer Part Number: 49515056
- Product Category: Sailboat Winch
- Size: 15
- Speed: Single Speed
- Tailing Type: Self-Tailing
- Gear Ratio: 2:1
- Power Ratio: 15.8:1
- Drum Material: Chrome Bronze
- Feeder Arm Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Chrome
- Base Diameter: 4-3/4 inches
- Height: 4-11/16 inches
- Weight: 8.4 pounds
- UPC: 743683020100
- Tools Required for Drum Removal: None
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need tools to service the Lewmar 15ST EVO winch? No, the 15ST EVO is designed so the top unscrews by hand, letting the drum lift off and expose the gear train without any tools.
Is the Lewmar 49515056 a single speed or two speed winch? The Lewmar 15ST EVO, part number 49515056, is a single speed winch with a 2:1 gear ratio and a 15.8:1 power ratio.
What size is this winch? It is a size 15 winch with a base diameter of 4-3/4 inches and a height of 4-11/16 inches.
What is the drum made of on the 15ST EVO? The drum on the Lewmar 15ST EVO is chrome bronze with a chrome finish.
How much does the Lewmar 15ST EVO winch weigh? The Lewmar 15ST EVO (part number 49515056) weighs 8.4 pounds.
Can the gear train be reassembled incorrectly after servicing? No, each internal component of the 15ST EVO gear train is uniquely shaped, so it can only be reassembled one correct way.
What material is the feeder arm on this winch? The 15ST EVO has a stainless steel top-mounted feeder arm that prevents the line from trapping above the jaws.
How does the self-tailing feature work on this winch? Wave spring jaws automatically adjust to different line diameters to grip and tail the line, and directional arrows on the winch show the correct rotation for trimming.
What is included when I order this winch? The Lewmar 15ST EVO, part number 49515056, is supplied as a complete single winch unit.
What does the EVO series improve on compared to the earlier Ocean Winch design? The EVO series, including this 15ST model, adds tool-free access to the gear train, a feature the earlier Ocean Winch design did not have.