46AST Two Speed Self Tailing Winch - Aluminum

Lewmar Ocean 46AST Two-Speed Self-Tailing Winch — Aluminum (49046055)

A two-speed self-tailing sailboat winch built for serious sail loads — a meaningful step up in working load and line capacity from the 40ST.

Why It's Worth It
The two-speed gearbox gives you a high gear for quick trimming and a low gear (44.8:1 power ratio) for grinding in heavy loads, with a working load limit nearly 900 lbs higher than the 40ST. The Wavespring self-tailing jaws automatically adapt to a wider range of line diameters at this size, accepting up to 9/16" line rather than 1/2" — relevant if you're running larger-diameter sheets or halyards. Lewmar's design lets you service the winch with no tools: unscrew the top cap by hand to access the drum and center stem. A manual-to-electric conversion kit remains available at this size if you want to upgrade to powered operation later.

Use
A manual, two-speed self-tailing winch sized for larger sailboats or primary winch positions carrying heavier sail loads. The minimum-friction feeder arm keeps line handling snag-free.

In The Box:

Winch with Drum

Package Dimensions:

Available Method: Qualifies for Ground Program

* ALL WARRANTY IS THROUGH MANUFACTURE *