Lewmars are the old Simpson-Lawrence windlasses I believe. Installed a
new one on my old boat and it turned to junk just before the warranty
expired. Close call. They are an elegant, attractive design in many
respects but engineered too much like a swiss watch to withstand
conditions on the foredeck of a boat. Mine developed a leaky seal
around the main shaft which allowed sea water into the gearcase with
inevitable results. To S-L's credit they replaced the whole thing with
no quibbles but I wouldn't bet a nickle on the same thing not happening
again.

My present boat has a Galley Maid which is still going strong after 24
years of rough usage which is a strong recommendation, but if the time
comes I will replace it with an Ideal. Maxwell looks good on paper but
I know nothing about them. Ideal has a very strong reliability track
record coupled with good service.