Lewmar Deck Foot Switch 68000918 - Windlass Down, White, 12V/24V DC

The Lewmar Deck Foot Switch (68000918) is a single-direction, deck-mounted control for operating a 12V or 24V DC electric windlass. Marked for the Windlass Down function, it lets you lower the anchor hands-free by stepping on the switch, keeping both hands available for line handling on the foredeck. The switch is finished in white and built with a plastic housing designed to stand up to deck exposure.

A hinged cover sits over the switch face and must be lifted before the switch can be activated, which guards against accidental windlass operation from a stray step or dropped gear. Internally the switch uses a hinge-lever actuator with a 1-way circuit and a 5 Amp contact rating, wired through screw terminals with copper contacts. It is designed to be wired into a contactor or control box rather than switching the windlass motor current directly, which is the standard setup for deck-mounted windlass controls.

For installation, the switch is designed to mount through a deck or panel cutout with a mounting hole diameter of 78 mm and a bore diameter of 9.5 mm, through a panel 7.8 mm thick, and is secured with 3 mounting screws through 3.6 mm diameter holes. Because this switch is dedicated to the Down function only, boats that need both raise and lower deck controls will require a separate Windlass Up switch as its own part.

Specifications

• Brand: Lewmar
• Manufacturer Part Number: 68000918
• Switch Type: Foot Switch
• Function: Windlass Down (single direction)
• Color: White
• Material: Plastic
• Operating Voltage: 12 Volt DC / 24 Volt DC
• Current Rating: 5 Amps
• Circuit Type: 1-way
• Actuator Type: Hinge Lever with Hinged Safety Cover
• Mounting Type: Deck Mount
• Mounting Hole Diameter: 78 mm
• Bore Diameter: 9.5 mm
• Panel Thickness: 7.8 mm
• Number of Mounting Holes: 3, 3.6 mm diameter each
• Connector Type: Screw Terminal
• Contact Material: Copper
• Weight: 0.29375 pounds
• UPC: 743683328985

Fitment

• Compatible with 12 Volt DC and 24 Volt DC electric windlasses when wired through a contactor or control box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Lewmar 68000918 foot switch control? It is the Windlass Down switch, a single-direction deck foot switch that lowers the anchor when a 12V or 24V DC electric windlass is wired to it through a contactor or control box.

Does this switch also raise the windlass? No, part number 68000918 is a single-direction switch dedicated to Windlass Down only; raising the anchor requires the separate Windlass Up foot switch, which is a different Lewmar part number.

What voltage systems is the 68000918 foot switch compatible with? It is rated for both 12 Volt DC and 24 Volt DC electric windlass systems, with a 5 Amp contact rating through screw terminal connections.

What color is this foot switch? The Lewmar Deck Foot Switch 68000918 is finished in white.

How does the hinged cover work? A hinged cover sits over the switch face and must be lifted before the switch underneath can be pressed, which prevents the windlass from activating accidentally from a stray step or dropped item on deck.

What size cutout does the 68000918 need for installation? The switch mounts through a 78 mm diameter cutout with a 9.5 mm bore, fits a panel 7.8 mm thick, and is secured with 3 mounting screws through 3.6 mm diameter holes.

Can this switch operate the windlass motor directly? No, the 68000918 foot switch is designed to be wired into a contactor or control box rather than switching the windlass motor's full current directly.

What is the foot switch housing made of? The Lewmar 68000918 foot switch has a plastic housing with copper switch contacts.

How much does the Lewmar 68000918 foot switch weigh? It weighs 0.29375 pounds.

Is this foot switch available in other finishes? Yes, the Windlass Down foot switch is offered in other finishes under different part numbers; 68000918 is the white version.

What type of electrical connection does this switch use? The 68000918 foot switch connects via screw terminals with copper contacts, on a 1-way circuit.

Is the 68000918 foot switch genuine Lewmar? Yes, part number 68000918 is a genuine Lewmar Deck Foot Switch, not an aftermarket equivalent.