{"product_id":"lewmar-49046055","title":"46AST Two Speed Self Tailing Winch - Aluminum","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLewmar Ocean 46AST Two-Speed Self-Tailing Winch — Aluminum (49046055)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA two-speed self-tailing sailboat winch built for serious sail loads — a meaningful step up in working load and line capacity from the 40ST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Worth It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lewmar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45216446677174,"sku":"LEW\/49046055","price":3282.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/6584\/6966\/files\/LEW49046055_001.jpg?v=1782416061","url":"https:\/\/ampedupmarine.com\/products\/lewmar-49046055","provider":"Amped Up Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}