{"product_id":"lewmar-deck-foot-switch-68000918-windlass-down-white-12v-24v-dc","title":"Lewmar Deck Foot Switch 68000918 - Windlass Down, White, 12V\/24V DC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68000918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foot Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windlass Down (single direction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Volt DC \/ 24 Volt DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActuator Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinge Lever with Hinged Safety Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deck Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hole Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Mounting Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, 3.6 mm diameter each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw Terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29375 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 743683328985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 12 Volt DC and 24 Volt DC electric windlasses when wired through a contactor or control box.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Lewmar 68000918 foot switch control?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this switch also raise the windlass?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage systems is the 68000918 foot switch compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is this foot switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lewmar Deck Foot Switch 68000918 is finished in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the hinged cover work?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size cutout does the 68000918 need for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this switch operate the windlass motor directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the foot switch housing made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lewmar 68000918 foot switch has a plastic housing with copper switch contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Lewmar 68000918 foot switch weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e It weighs 0.29375 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this foot switch available in other finishes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Windlass Down foot switch is offered in other finishes under different part numbers; 68000918 is the white version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of electrical connection does this switch use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 68000918 foot switch connects via screw terminals with copper contacts, on a 1-way circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 68000918 foot switch genuine Lewmar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, part number 68000918 is a genuine Lewmar Deck Foot Switch, not an aftermarket equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lewmar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49025138786523,"sku":"LEW-68000918","price":53.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/img_6cdf1bba-249a-480c-8ead-76b5abd41f9f.jpg?v=1785332757","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/lewmar-deck-foot-switch-68000918-windlass-down-white-12v-24v-dc","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}