One box, zero guesswork. The MUIR DW06 Combo Kit bundles the winch, rope, chain, bow roller, and every electrical component you need into a single purchase. Designed from the ground up for saltwater use, it pairs a corrosion-proof 316 stainless steel drum with a sealed oil-bath drivetrain and watertight 12V motor · ready to install straight out of the box.
Engineering Highlights
What Sets the DW06 Apart
Corrosion-Proof Build
316 Stainless Steel Drum
Marine-grade 316 stainless won't pit or corrode, even after years of salt spray exposure. The drum is built thick for structural rigidity under high line loads.
Sealed & Protected
Watertight Motor Casing
EPDM gaskets and precision O-rings seal the entire motor housing. Combined with marine-rated wiring, the electrical system stays dry and dependable.
Smooth Operation
Oil-Bath Worm Drive
The sealed aluminium gearset runs submerged in oil, keeping friction low and heat manageable. Less wear means a longer-lasting drivetrain with quieter, smoother retrieves.
Versatile Power
Dual-Direction 12V Motor
A 550W motor drives both deploy and retrieve at up to 33 m/min. The reversing solenoid gives you full helm control, so you never leave the wheel.
Afternoon Install
Step-by-step instructions, a wiring diagram, and deck-mounting hardware are all in the box. No specialist tools or marine electrician required.
Backed for the Long Haul
MUIR covers the drum and base for 5 years, the drivetrain for 3 years (including water ingress). That's confidence you can feel before you buy.
Complete Combo Kit
Everything In The Box
01 Muir DW06 Drum Winch
02 Circuit Breaker & Mounting Panel
03 Helm Control Rocker Switch & Panel
04 Deck Mounting Studs & Fasteners
05 Reversing Solenoid Kit
06 Rope & Chain Kit (5m x 6mm Chain + 50m x 6mm Rope)
07 Bow Roller
08 Installation & Operation Booklet
Specs
Technical Specifications
Specification
DW06
Vessel Length
4–7 m
Power Supply (DC)
12V
Circuit Breaker
80A
Amps Work Load (DC)
60
Motor (Watts)
550
Max Load
120 kg at 6 m/min
Work Load
40 kg at 33 m/min
Max Line Speed
33 m/min
Chain Size
6 mm
Rope Size
6 mm
Net Weight
15/16 kg
Drum Capacity
50 m of 6 mm line + 5 m of 6 mm chain
Dimensions
Mounting & Clearance
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MUIR DW06
Rope & Chain Capacity
ROPE SIZE
FITS ON DRUM
6 mm
50 m
+ 5 m of 6 mm chain on the drum
Recommended rope 6 mm · suits 4–7 m (13–23 ft) · 550 W
Dimensions
Drum
210 mm diameter x 150 mm wide
Overall height (incl. motor below deck)
approx. 321 mm
Fore-aft depth
approx. 222 mm
Drive shaft diameter
25 mm
Figures from the Muir general-arrangement drawing.
Rope & chain kit included
This is a combo listing. The matching Muir pre-spliced rope and chain kit is supplied with the winch, already measured to suit the drum.
Rope
50 m of 6 mm (164 ft of 1/4") pre-spliced nylon rope
Chain
5 m of 6 mm (16 ft of 1/4") galvanised chain
Muir kit part no.
F821042
📦 Shipping, Delivery & Import Charges
Ships from: Australia. Every order is dispatched from our Australian warehouse.
Import charges: For international buyers, import taxes and duty are payable by the buyer via your local customs and are not included in the price. As a guide, US import duty on marine windlasses is typically around 10%.
Dispatch: we dispatch within 3 to 5 business days of cleared payment. A tracking number can be generated a day or two before the parcel is collected, so please allow the full window before it shows movement.
Estimated transit after dispatch: US 7 to 14, UK 7 to 14, EU 10 to 18, AU 3 to 7 business days.
Need timing for your address? Message us before buying and we'll confirm.
📦 What's in the Box
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Drum winch (316 stainless steel)
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Reversing solenoid kit
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Circuit breaker & mounting panel
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Helm rocker switch & mounting panel
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Deck mounting studs & fasteners
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Installation & operation manual
Rope & chain kit included.
Included rope & chain kit: F821042
Pre-measured rope & chain to suit this winch's drum. Included with this combo.
🚢 Which Muir drum winch fits your boat?
BOAT LENGTH
MUIR MODEL
MAX ANCHOR & CHAIN WEIGHT
4–7 m (13–23 ft)
DW06 ◀ this winch
40 kg
5–8 m (16–26 ft)
DW08 / DFF08
60 kg
8–10 m (26–34 ft)
DW10 / DFF10
87 kg
10–12 m (34–40 ft)
DW12 / DFF12
104 kg
12–14 m (40–47 ft)
DW15 / DFF15
130 kg
This DW06 holds 50 m of 6 mm rope + 5 m chain – enough to anchor in roughly 10 m of water at a 5:1 scope. On the boundary between two sizes, anchoring in deeper or more exposed water, or with a heavier boat? Choose the next size up.
