Lewmar 68000883
Deck foot switch · Down
Grey hinged-cover foot switch for the down command; requires a contactor/control box.
Lewmar Windlass Controls: Foot Switches, Rockers & Remotes
A windlass switch is more than a convenient button. Its current rating, up/down function, protective cover and wiring requirements must match the windlass control circuit. Lewmar offers separate single-direction deck foot switches alongside guarded helm rocker controls, reversing toggles and wired remotes. The chart below identifies their exact part numbers to help you replace the right component.
Choose a deck, helm or handheld control
Deck foot switchesLewmar's hinged-cover foot switches issue one command each. For a two-direction arrangement, select the correct up and down controls and connect them through the manufacturer's specified contactor or control box.
Helm switchA guarded rocker offers up/down operation from a panel. A reversing toggle is a different component and may belong to another wiring configuration. Do not swap one without checking the original schematic.
Wired remoteThe two-button 66940002 remote adds a handheld control station with a three-metre cable. Confirm the connector, installed contactor and exact windlass requirements.
Important installation distinction: Lewmar rates the covered foot-switch control contacts at 5 amps on 12- or 24-volt systems and requires a suitable contactor or control box. They must not be connected directly to a high-current windlass motor. The 25-amp rating listed for 0052519 does not make it a drop-in replacement for the 5-amp rocker or foot switches.
Lewmar windlass control part numbers
Up/down markings and finishes are part-number specific. For the 3-inch-diameter covered foot-switch family, the mounting specification is three holes on a 62-mm pitch circle. Match the deck cutout and contact ratings before replacing a switch.
| MPN | Design | Function | Colour | Electrical information | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68000883 | Deck foot switch | Down | Grey | 5A normally open control contact, 12/24V | View |
| 68000884 | Deck foot switch | Up | Grey | 5A normally open control contact, 12/24V | View |
| 68000917 | Deck foot switch | Up | White | 5A normally open control contact, 12/24V | View |
| 68000918 | Deck foot switch | Down | White | 5A normally open control contact, 12/24V | View |
| 68000593 | Guarded rocker | Up and down | Black | 5A as listed; control circuit | View |
| 0052519 | Toggle switch | Up and down | Check original | 25A rating on store listing | View |
| 66940002 | Wired hand remote | Two buttons | Black | 3-m cable; system-dependent wiring | View |
Compare Lewmar windlass controls
Each card links to the exact UsedRVParts product. A similar-looking switch or an identical voltage rating does not establish wire-for-wire compatibility.
Lewmar 68000917
Deck foot switch · Up
White-covered up switch; mounting and contacts match the deck foot-switch family.
Lewmar 68000918
Deck foot switch · Down
White-covered down switch, paired with an appropriate up-control in a contactor system.
Lewmar 68000593
Guarded rocker · Up and down
Two-direction rocker switch for a compatible helm or control-panel installation.
Lewmar 0052519
Toggle switch · Up and down
A separate reversing toggle component. Follow the exact windlass wiring diagram rather than assuming rocker equivalence.
Lewmar 66940002
Wired hand remote · Two buttons
Handheld two-button remote for an appropriately equipped Lewmar windlass.
Windlass switch replacement questions
Which gray foot switch is for raising the anchor?
Lewmar 68000884 is the grey Up switch, while 68000883 is the grey Down switch. For white covers, 68000917 is Up and 68000918 is Down.
Can I operate a windlass directly through a 5A foot switch?
No. Lewmar specifies using the covered deck foot switches with a contactor or control box. Their 5A contacts are for the control circuit rather than carrying the windlass motor load.
Are 0052519 and 68000593 interchangeable?
Not automatically. The former is a reversing toggle and the latter a guarded dual-direction rocker. Compare the exact windlass model, contactor arrangement, wiring diagram, mounting and switch ratings.
Does 66940002 operate any windlass without additional parts?
No. Even where supported, installation depends on the appropriate control wiring, connector and control circuit. Verify the windlass model and accessories before ordering.
Can a white foot switch replace a grey one?
The foot-switch family shares core mounting specifications, but match its up/down function and model-number-specific wiring first. Colour alone does not identify the switch's command.
Related anchor equipment
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Work on marine electrical equipment only after isolating the power source, and use the complete Lewmar wiring diagram, specified protective devices and terminal protection for your particular windlass.
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