Automatic Fast-Drop
DFF 08
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Muir DFF 08 Freefall Drum Winch | Patented Auto Freefall.
Muir DFF 08 freefall drum winch design for vessels 5–8m (16 – 26ft). 800W 12V/24V DC, 180kg max load, patented Auto/Manual Freefall with drum brake. Auto Anchor compatible.
Features
- Muir’s patented Auto Freefall or Manual Release Freefall is available in one unit!
- Mechanical Auto & Manual Release Freefall means no troublesome electronics must be mounted on the Drum or your chain locker
- Drum Shaft on a serviceable bearing centre for smooth, hassle-free operation even under full load.
- Muir’s drum brake means no over-run during Freefall
- Fast, easy and reliable anchoring with a Muir Drum Winch
- Large capacity drum
- Compact Anchoring system to suit boats with no anchor rode storage
- 316 stainless steel drum
- Superior, heavy-duty Italian drive train
Drawings
Top View
Side View
Included in the package
Circuit Breaker & Mounting Pannel
Rocker Switch
Reversing Solenoid kit
Installation/Operation booklet
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 5-8m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 16 - 26ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 100A/80A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 800Watts |
| Amps Workload | 80A (12V) |
| Distance From Battery to Motor (m) | < 8 (26’)m, 13 – 18 (42’ – 60’)m, 9 – 12 (29’ – 39’)m |
| Cable Size (mm²) | 125mm², 54mm², 85mm² |
| Cable Size AWG | 1/0, 3/0, 4.7/0 |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 10.4 (25/64”)mm, 12.7 (1/2”)mm, 8.25 (21/64”)mm |
| Solenoid Included | Yes |
| Max Load | 180Kg |
| Workload | 60Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 33m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | Yes |
| Net Weight DC | 15Kg |
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Muir DFF 08 Freefall Drum Winch | Patented Auto Freefall.
Muir DFF 08 freefall drum winch design for vessels 5–8m (16 – 26ft). 800W 12V/24V DC, 180kg max load, patented Auto/Manual Freefall with drum brake. Auto Anchor compatible.
Features
- Muir’s patented Auto Freefall or Manual Release Freefall is available in one unit!
- Mechanical Auto & Manual Release Freefall means no troublesome electronics must be mounted on the Drum or your chain locker
- Drum Shaft on a serviceable bearing centre for smooth, hassle-free operation even under full load.
- Muir’s drum brake means no over-run during Freefall
- Fast, easy and reliable anchoring with a Muir Drum Winch
- Large capacity drum
- Compact Anchoring system to suit boats with no anchor rode storage
- 316 stainless steel drum
- Superior, heavy-duty Italian drive train
Drawings
Top View
Side View
Package Inclusions
Included in the package
Circuit Breaker & Mounting Pannel
Rocker Switch
Reversing Solenoid kit
Installation/Operation booklet
Technical Specifications
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 5-8m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 16 - 26ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 100A/80A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 800Watts |
| Amps Workload | 80A (12V) |
| Max Load | 180Kg |
| Workload | 60Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 33m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | Yes |
| Net Weight DC | 15Kg |
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Reviews
Muir windlasses offer the ultimate in anchoring performance, reliability and style.
- Jos Scholten
Which can all of a sudden be the last bit of hope of surviving
“The fact that Muir always keeps the focus on their main business, being anchor systems, gives me the confidence that my customers can rely on that ‘shiny thing on the foredeck’ which can all of a sudden be the last bit of hope of surviving”
- Alan Stever
Stebercraft vessels
“Stebercraft vessels are built to rigid design and exacting marine standards… we will still be supporting Muir Winches ‘til the cows come home”
- Rober Clifford,
I still have great pleasure in specifying Muir winches
“Muir engineering have gone on to establish a global reputation as one of, if not the best, in the business... I still have great pleasure in specifying Muir winches on Incat new builds”