The Muir Free-Fall system is a pure mechanical design · no solenoids, no electrics, nothing to burn out. This allows your anchor to deploy instantly, giving you the fastest and most efficient drop possible from a drum winch. With fewer parts to maintain, it's a reliable, low-maintenance solution for precise and stress-free anchoring.
Built with 316 stainless steel drum and heavy-duty components for lasting performance in harsh marine environments.
Our motor casing, equipped with EPDM seals and O-Rings, ensures a watertight seal. wires are built to handle the demands of marine use, ensuring consistent performance
Our aluminum gearset is meticulously sealed, guaranteeing smooth operation and longevity. Oil bath worm drive design ensures reliable and efficient performance by providing continuous lubrication to the gears, which reduces wear and tear. The oil bath system also helps in maintaining optimal operating temperatures, enhancing the longevity and durability of the winch
This motor is specifically designed to withstand harsh marine environments, ensuring durability and reliability. The dual-direction capability allows for both forward and reverse operations, providing versatility in various marine applications. Its robust construction and high-quality materials make it ideal for demanding tasks, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy loads.
Muir drum winches?gives the user the flexibility to change the motor's orientation to suit the specific installation. This feature is particularly useful when there are space constraints or when the winch needs to be integrated into an existing setup, as it ensures the motor can be placed to avoid obstructions and provide the most efficient path for the chain/ rope.
The MUIR DFF08 comes with a 5-year limited warranty for the drum and base, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind. Additionally, it offers a 3-year warranty on the drivetrain specifically covering water ingress.
1 x Muir Drum Winch
1 x Circuit breaker & mounting panel
1 x Helm control rocker switch & mounting panel
1x Deck mounting studs and fastners
1x Reversing solenoid kit
1 x Installation/Operation booklet
📦 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 sold separately.
MUIR DFF08
Rope & Chain Capacity
ROPE SIZE
FITS ON DRUM
6 mm
120 m
8 mm
80 m
+ 6 m of 6 mm chain on the drum
Recommended rope 8 mm · suits 5–8 m (16–26 ft) · 800 W
📦 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.
Matching rope & chain kit: F821043 / F821049
Pre-measured rope & chain to suit this winch's drum. Sold separately.
⚡ Power & Voltage
Motor power 600 W continuous / 800 W peak – the same at 12V and 24V. Only the current draw changes:
VOLTAGE
CURRENT DRAW AT FULL LOAD
12V
80 A
24V
≈ 40 A
Specify your required voltage when ordering. Figures per Muir specifications.
🚢 Which Muir drum winch fits your boat?
BOAT LENGTH
MUIR MODEL
MAX ANCHOR & CHAIN WEIGHT
4–7 m (13–23 ft)
DW06
40 kg
5–8 m (16–26 ft)
DW08 / DFF08 ◀ this winch
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 DFF08 holds 120 m of 6 mm rope + 6 m chain – enough to anchor in roughly 25 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.
🛡 Warranty & US buyers
Every Muir winch carries the full manufacturer warranty: 5 years on the drum and base, and 3 years on the drivetrain (including water ingress).
This warranty applies to buyers in the United States and worldwide. If you ever need to claim, just contact us and we handle the whole process directly with Muir for you, so you are covered wherever you are.
