Lewmar 16CST Chrome Self-Tailing Winch, One Speed
- Brand:
- Lewmar
- Part no:
- 49016001
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 16
- Speeds
- 1
- Self-tailing
- Yes
The Lewmar 16CST is a single-speed winch with a chrome finish and a self-tailing top. Its floating jaws adjust by themselves to suit a range of line diameters, and the stated line size is 5/16" to 1/2". Inside, the drum rides on permanently lubricated stainless steel roller bearings in a rigid cage, and the main gear shafts are stainless. It strips down by hand without tools, and it does not have to be taken off the boat first.
Our take
Hand stripping needs no tools, and the captive pawls stay in place when the drum comes off, so servicing the 16CST does not mean unbolting it from the boat. The stainless roller bearings sit in a rigid cage meant to carry high loads.
From our buying guide
A winch's size number sits close to its top power ratio, though not exactly, and first-gear ratios vary more between brands. Each maker publishes its own sizing chart, so use the chart from the maker you're buying.
Check before you buy:
- It fits your existing holes, since same-size winches from different makers need not share a bolt circle.
- The self-tailing jaws take your rope, since they have a range.
- You have the right bolts. Harken does not supply them, and the makers disagree about countersunk heads.
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