DW 15
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Muir DW15 drum winch
This Muir DW15 Drum Winch design for vessels 12-14m (40 – 47ft). There are a number of important criteria to be considered when choosing the correct drum winch that will meet your needs. These include the vessel size, displacement, anchor size and rode selection. Muir offers and extensive range of drum winches with models to suit boats from 12 to 14 metres (40–47ft).
Power up / Power Down Operation
If necessary the Freefall Drum Winch can be powered down without free-fall. This can be done by loosening the Declutcher with the Clutch Handle and allowing the Declutcher to drop to the bottom of the slot.
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 Pannel

Rocker Switch

Reversing Solenoid kit

Installation/Operation booklet
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 12-14m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 40 - 47ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V, DC 48V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 150A/100A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 1700Watts |
| Amps Workload | 185A/90A (12/24V) |
| Distance From Battery to Motor (m) | 7 (23’)m, 9 – 17 (30’ – 55’)m |
| Cable Size (mm²) | 186mm², 85mm² |
| Cable Size AWG | 3/0, 6.2/0 |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 10.4 (25/64”)mm, 15.0 (19/32”)mm |
| Solenoid Included | Yes |
| Max Load | 390Kg |
| Workload | 130Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 25m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | Yes |
| Net Weight DC | 35Kg |
About
Muir DW15 drum winch
This Muir DW15 Drum Winch design for vessels 12-14m (40 – 47ft). There are a number of important criteria to be considered when choosing the correct drum winch that will meet your needs. These include the vessel size, displacement, anchor size and rode selection. Muir offers and extensive range of drum winches with models to suit boats from 12 to 14 metres (40–47ft).
Power up / Power Down Operation
If necessary the Freefall Drum Winch can be powered down without free-fall. This can be done by loosening the Declutcher with the Clutch Handle and allowing the Declutcher to drop to the bottom of the slot.
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 Pannel

Rocker Switch

Reversing Solenoid kit

Installation/Operation booklet
Technical Specifications
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 12-14m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 40 - 47ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V, DC 48V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 150A/100A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 1700Watts |
| Amps Workload | 185A/90A (12/24V) |
| Max Load | 390Kg |
| Workload | 130Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 25m/min |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | Yes |
| Net Weight DC | 35Kg |
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Reviews
Muir windlasses offer the ultimate in anchoring performance, reliability and style.
- Will Mure
Why I really like Muir winch and anchor gear
“There are a number of reasons why I really like Muir winch and anchor gear. When we were cray fishing, then drop lining, the muir gear is simple to operate, no matter what the sea conditions are”
- Andrew Perkins
Working for Muir has improved our quality
“Working for Muir has improved our quality… Muir is always after ever-better quality”
- Captain Peter
I can highly recommend Muir as a company
“I can highly recommend Muir as a company who build superior equipment and who stand by their product anywhere in the world”




