{"product_id":"lewmar-winch-evo-electric-kit","title":"Lewmar Winch - EVO Electric Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLewmar Winch - EVO Electric Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Lewmar Logo\" style=\"float: right; max-width: 150px; height: auto; margin: 0 0 10px 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8948\/2228\/files\/lewmar-logo.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Lewmar winches are self-tailing EVO® winches that work at the push of a button! Whether you buy an electrically operated winch complete or retro-fit the compact electric motor\/controller unit, the electric EVO® provides improved sail control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLewmar Winch - EVO Electric Kit Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush Button Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuiet operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual override\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the benefits of the EVO® range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to install\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusive of contactor and motor units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature powerful series wound motors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-12bdbbd3-7fff-bacc-351b-f8da1c912f77\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLewmar Winch - EVO Electric Kit FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still operate the electric winch manually?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, all Lewmar EVO electric winches have a manual override feature. Inserting a standard winch handle into an unloaded winch automatically disconnects the electric motor, allowing for manual, two-speed operation, which is useful in case of power loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use the electric function?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winch operates at the push of a button. The electric function is single-speed, but the manual function still has two gears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the E Series and Electric Load Sensing (ELS) control options?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe E Series controller includes a thermal trip to prevent motor overheating. The ELS (Electric Load Sensing) control box offers additional safety by cutting power automatically if the winch reaches its Working Load Limit (WLL), resuming power only when the load is reduced below the WLL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the operation noisy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lewmar EVO electric winches are designed for quiet operation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the kit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit typically includes the winch unit, a contactor, motor, a circuit breaker\/fuse, and a deck switch. For certain models (e.g., sizes 40 to 50), the contactor may come pre-mounted to the motor gearbox for simpler wiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the power requirements?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winches are available in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e operating voltages. They draw a significant amount of current, up to 150-200 amps, but only for short durations. A sufficiently sized battery bank and appropriate heavy-gauge wiring are crucial to minimize power losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose the correct size winch for my boat?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is generally recommended to select an electric winch that is at least the same size as your existing manual winch, if not a size larger, to ensure adequate power and prevent premature motor failure. The Working Load Limit (WLL) for each size varies (e.g., Size 45 has a WLL of 1200 kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-42b9070a-7fff-dbc4-170b-4ae4f017bfab\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre there specific mounting instructions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe winch should be mounted on a level surface, and the rope should enter the drum at a 5° to 10° angle to the base axis. Adequate space below deck is essential for the motor and gear components, which can be a tight fit on some boats. Backing pads should be\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-42b9070a-7fff-dbc4-170b-4ae4f017bfab\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eused to spread the load over the deck structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lewmar","offers":[{"title":"40 ST \/ Chrome bronze \/ 12v","offer_id":46196388692212,"sku":"49540218","price":2518.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 12v","offer_id":46196388757748,"sku":"49545219","price":2574.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 ST \/ Alloy grey \/ 12v","offer_id":46196388823284,"sku":"49545217","price":2574.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 ST \/ Chrome bronze \/ 12v","offer_id":46196388888820,"sku":"49545218","price":2801.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 12v","offer_id":46196388954356,"sku":"49550219","price":3158.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 ST \/ Chrome bronze \/ 24v","offer_id":46196389118196,"sku":"49565221","price":6480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 12v","offer_id":46196389150964,"sku":"49555210","price":4792.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 24v","offer_id":46196389183732,"sku":"49555230","price":4792.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 ST \/ Alloy grey \/ 12v","offer_id":46196389216500,"sku":"49555200","price":4792.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 ST \/ Chrome bronze \/ 24v","offer_id":46196389314804,"sku":"49555221","price":5390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 12v","offer_id":46196389347572,"sku":"49565210","price":5980.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 ST \/ Alloy black \/ 24v","offer_id":46196389380340,"sku":"49565230","price":5980.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 ST \/ Chrome bronze \/ 24v","offer_id":46196389511412,"sku":"49565221","price":6480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8948\/2228\/files\/elec-winch_0_hine78rehwsbttpv.jpg?v=1738514200","url":"https:\/\/morganmarinechandlery.com\/products\/lewmar-winch-evo-electric-kit","provider":"Morgan Marine Chandlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}