Muir DFF08 Free Fall Drum Anchor Winch – 800W (F331042)
Automatic Free Fall and Power Up and Down – Suits Most 5-8m Boats
Ideal for Trailerboats – Anchor Without Leaving the Helm
This drum winch makes anchoring easy as you can control it from the helm position! There are Power up and Down models or Free Fall Models. See Options below for all model choices. This winch suits most rope types and sizes (and some chain) however, you can purchase a suitable pre-spliced rope and chain kit to suit (see below).
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
Includes:
- Circuit Breaker
- Reversing Solenoid Pack
- Helm Control Up/Down Rocker Switch

Options:
Rope/Chain Kits Available
| Kit | Suits | Rope length
m (ft) |
Rope Diameter | Chain length
metres (ft) |
Chain Size |
| F821042 | DW06 | 50m (164ft) | 6mm (1/4”) | 5m (16ft) | 6mm (1/4”) |
| F821043 | DW/DFF 08 | 100m (328ft) | 6mm (1/4”) | 5m (16ft) | 6mm (1/4”) |
| F821044 | DW/DFF 08 | 80m(262ft) | 8mm (5/16”) | 5m (16ft) | 6mm (1/4”) |
| F821045 | DW/DFF 10/12/15 | 120m(393ft) | 8mm (5/16”) | 5m (16ft) | 8mm (5/16”) |
| F821046 | DW/DFF 10/12/15 | 100m (328ft) | 10mm (3/8”) | 5m (16ft) | 8mm (5/16”) |
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DRUM WINCH RANGE |
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F331043 |
DW06 Drum Winch 550w, for rope and chain – 12V (SS316 Sealed Motor) |
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F331058 |
DW06 Drum Winch 550w Combo (see below for inclusions) – 12V (SS316 Sealed Motor) |
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F331041 |
DW08 Drum Winch 800w, for rope and chain – 12V (SS316 Sealed Motor) |
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F331055 |
DW08 Drum Winch 800w Combo 6mm rope (see below for inclusions) – 12V (SS316 Sealed Motor) |
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F331056 |
DW08 Drum Winch 800w Combo 8mm rope (see below for inclusions) – 12V (SS316 Sealed Motor) |
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F331045 |
DW10 Drum Winch 1200w, for rope and chain 12V |
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F331057 |
DW10 Drum Winch 1200w Combo 8mm rope, 8mm chain – 12V |
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F331046 |
DW12 Drum Winch 1500w, for rope and chain – 12V |
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F331028 |
DW15 Drum Winch 1700w, for rope and chain 12V |
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Included Switch Gear: |
Circuit breaker, reversing solenoid and helm switch |
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Combo Includes: |
Circuit breaker, reversing solenoid, helm switch, mounting gear, bow roller, rope and chain (DW08 comes with backing plate as well) |
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24V models also available |
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DRUM WINCH RANGE – FREE FALL SERIES |
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F331042 |
DFF08 Free Fall Drum Winch, for rope and chain – 12V |
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F331054 |
DFF08 Drum Winch 800w Combo 6mm rope, 6mm chain, (see below for inclusions) – 12V |
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F331053 |
DFF08 Drum Winch 800w Combo 8mm rope, 6mm chain, (see below for inclusions) – 12V |
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F331044 |
DFF10 Free Fall Drum Winch, for rope and chain -12V |
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F331059 |
DFF10 Drum Winch 1200w Combo 8mm rope, 8mm chain – 12V |
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F331006 |
DFF12 Free Fall Drum Winch, for rope and chain – 12V |
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F331007 |
DFF15 Free Fall Drum Winch, for rope and chain – 12V |
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Included Switch Gear: |
Circuit breaker, reversing solenoid and helm switch |
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Combo Includes: |
Circuit breaker, reversing solenoid, helm switch, mounting gear, bow roller, rope and chain (DFF08 comes with backing plate as well) |
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24V models also available |
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