Time-tested winch evolves to answer the needs of sailors, cruisers, and racers alike. Lewmar has been evolving and improving winch technology for almost half a century. Since the 1960s, Lewmar has developed winch solutions for the world s leading boatbuilders, custom yards, and racing teams. Now, Lewmar has upgraded its Ocean Winch, the most popular winch ever made, and further improved it. The new EVO winch is a development containing years of knowledge and understanding of what sailors and boatbuilders want. Cruising sailors want a proven, high-quality winch that the boat owner can service without any special tools. They wanted to be able to assemble the winch themselves, and they also sought a reliable and predictable grip. Racing sailors liked the alloy, needle-peened finish of Lewmar s winches. Their only request was that they d like it in black, so now EVO Winches are available in black, gray, and chrome bronze finishes. No compromises have been made in terms of quality or integrity of design. You won t find much plastic here, as it's made from high-quality alloys and metals.