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Muir DW 06 Drum Winch | Compact Anchoring 4–7m Boats.
Muir DW 06 drum winch design for vessels 4–7m (13 – 23ft). Compact anchoring system with 316 stainless drum, 550W 12V motor. Ideal for boats with no anchor locker.
Features
- Marine grade 316 stainless steel drum
- Heavy duty, marine grade, dual-direction motor
- Superior, heavy-duty Italian drive train
- Compact Anchoring system to suit boats with no anchor rode storage
- Simple installation
Drawings
Top View

Side View

Included in the package

Circuit Breaker & Mounting Panel

Rocker Switch

Reversing Solenoid kit

Installation/Operation booklet
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 4-7m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 13 - 23ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 80A (12V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 550Watts |
| Amps Workload | 60A (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 | 120Kg |
| Workload | 40Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 33m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 15Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Muir DW 06 Drum Winch | Compact Anchoring 4–7m Boats.
Muir DW 06 drum winch design for vessels 4–7m (13 – 23ft). Compact anchoring system with 316 stainless drum, 550W 12V motor. Ideal for boats with no anchor locker.
Features
- Marine grade 316 stainless steel drum
- Heavy duty, marine grade, dual-direction motor
- Superior, heavy-duty Italian drive train
- Compact Anchoring system to suit boats with no anchor rode storage
- Simple installation
Drawings
Top View

Side View

Package Inclusions
Included in the package

Circuit Breaker & Mounting Panel

Rocker Switch

Reversing Solenoid kit

Installation/Operation booklet
Technical Specifications
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 4-7m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 13 - 23ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 80A (12V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 550Watts |
| Amps Workload | 60A (12V) |
| Max Load | 120Kg |
| Workload | 40Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 33m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 15Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Muir windlasses offer the ultimate in anchoring performance, reliability and style.
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- 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”
- Captain Peter
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