Product Overview
16Ast Ocean Winch 1 Speed - Alum
Upgrade your boat trailer with the Lewmar Marine 16Ast Ocean Winch, a single-speed aluminum workhorse built for smooth and reliable performance. This legendary winch, renowned for its classic styling and robust construction, makes launching and retrieving your boat a breeze. The self-tailing design, combined with Lewmar's innovative 'Wavespring' technology, provides a secure grip on your line, minimizing slippage and maximizing control, even with smaller diameter ropes. Durable aluminum construction ensures lasting performance in harsh marine environments, while the sleek silver finish adds a touch of class to your trailer.
Key Features
- **Effortless Self-Tailing:** Lewmar's 'Wavespring' self-tailer ensures a secure grip on lines from 5/16" to 1/2", minimizing slippage and maximizing control, even with smaller diameter ropes.
- **Robust Aluminum Construction:** Built to withstand the rigors of marine environments, ensuring lasting performance and reliability.
- **Classic Styling:** The Ocean winch's timeless design enhances the look of any boat trailer.
- **Smooth & Efficient Operation:** The 2:1 gear ratio and 15.8:1 power ratio provide ample pulling power for effortless boat retrieval.
- **Easy Installation:** Mounts with five standard M6 (1/4") countersunk head screws on a 94mm (3 11/16") PCD.
- **Optimal Line Management:** Designed for a recommended rope entry angle of 5 to 10 degrees to the base axis, ensuring smooth line feeding and preventing jams.
- **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing only 6.4 lbs, the 16Ast is easy to handle and install.
Specifications
The Captain's Take
I've been relying on Lewmar winches for years, and the 16Ast Ocean is a true classic. Its smooth operation and reliable self-tailing mechanism make launching and retrieving my boat a simple, one-person job. The aluminum construction holds up beautifully to saltwater, and I appreciate the classic styling. For a durable, dependable winch that won't let you down, the 16Ast is a top choice.
