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Lewmar 30ST EVO Self-Tailing Winch

Brand:
Lewmar
Part no:
49530057

Self-tailing jaws with the same 8–12 mm range as the 15ST, plus a second gear: power ratios of 13.8:1 in first and 29.2:1 in second, by Lewmar's figures. Size it from the maker's chart rather than by feel — our winch guide walks through Lewmar's, Harken's and Andersen's. It bolts down on a 113 mm circle, the same as Lewmar's Ocean 30.

Our take

A sound pick if you want a manual, two-speed, self-tailing winch in size 30 for 8-12 mm line. Lewmar says it services without tools and backs the EVO range with a 7-year warranty. The limit is that it is manual only: electric and hydraulic drive start at Size 40, so skip it if you plan to add power later.

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Specifications

Size
30
Power ratio
13.8
Speeds
2
Self-tailing
Yes
Max line diameter
12 mm
Drive
manual
Base diameter
138 mm
Gear ratio
2:1 / 4.2:1
Weight
4 kg

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