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Drum Winches for Small Boats or shallow or narrow anchor wells.

⚓ Drum Winches – Perfect for Small Boats and Shallow Anchor Wells

Drum Winches for Small Boats - Discover our premium range of Drum Winches, explicitly designed for small boats and shallow or narrow anchor wells. If your boat has a compact anchor locker or lacks the fall required to install a traditional windlass, a drum boat winch is the ideal solution.

Our Drum Winches make anchoring smooth, reliable, and efficient — even in tight spaces. These winches are compact, easy to install, and perfectly suited to smaller vessels, making them a favourite among boaties who need innovative solutions for limited space.

We stock Freefall models, giving you faster anchor deployment when it matters most. Choose from trusted brands like Maxtex and Maxwell, renowned for their durability and performance in New Zealand marine conditions.

Popular options include:

  • Maxwell Drum Winch – trusted performance and easy operation.
  • Maxwell Tasman 8 Drum Winch – designed for reliability in tough marine environments.
  • Vetus Maxwell Drum Winch – combining innovative design with top-tier engineering.

Whether you’re looking for a Maxwell drum winch NZ, want to compare Maxwell drum winch reviews, or need accessories like rollers, our selection has you covered.

  • Shop our range of Drum Winches today and find the perfect anchoring solution for your small boat.

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Chain Stopper- Suitable for 6, 7, 8, 10mm Chain made from marine grade stainless steel.
Chain Stopper- Suitable for 6, 7, 8, 10mm Chain secured to the windlass for marine applications. Sale Sale
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$90.00

Absolute Marine Chain Stopper 6 To 10 Mm Anchor Chains Stainless Bow Roller Compatible Windlass Relief For Boaters

Absolute Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Chain Stopper for 6–10 mm Anchor Chains — Marine-Grade Stainless Steel, Bow Roller Compatible The Chain Stopper from Absolute Marine is a precisio...

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StressFree Midi Anchor Winch with rope and chain, compact design for easy boat anchor retrieval. Sale Sale
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$4,599.00
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Anchor Winch Midi StressFree Marine Compact Electric Windlass For Small Boats And Yachts

Stressfree Marine
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StressFree Midi Anchor Winch is the compact, high-performance solution for effortless anchor retrieval on small to mid-sized boats. Built to endur...

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Cray Pot Hauler Heavy Duty - Heavy duty lifting device for craypots and crab pots with collapsible frame.
Cray Pot Hauler Heavy Duty mounted on a boat over the ocean, showcasing its durable design and functionality.
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Cray Pot Hauler Heavy Duty Stressfree Marine For Anglers And Crab Pot Fishermen Lifts Up To 100 Kg

Stressfree Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

The Cray Pot Hauler Heavy Duty is the stress-free solution for lifting craypots, crab pots, and longlines with minimal effort. Built around a robu...

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Maxwell 600w Motor 12V replacement motor for Freedom 500, RC8-6, and Tasman 6-6.
Maxwell 600w Motor 12V - Genuine replacement motor for Freedom 500, RC8-6, and Tasman 6-6, Product Number M10068. Sale Sale
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$580.00
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Maxwell 600W 12V Motor Genuine Replacement Part For Freedom 500 RC8 6 Tasman 6 6 Marine

Maxwell Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Restore peak performance to your Maxwell-powered gear with the Maxwell 600w Motor 12V (M10068). This is a genuine Maxwell part—not a generic subst...

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Maxwell AA320 Hand Held Roving Remote Control for marine equipment, perfect for windlasses and thrusters.
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$285.00
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Maxwell AA320 Hand Held Roving Remote Control For Windlasses Davits Thrusters On Deck Rugged Marine Tool

Maxwell Marine
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The Maxwell AA320 Hand Held Roving Remote Control is your deckhand in a compact, rugged package. Specifically designed for windlasses, davits, thr...

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$285.00
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Maxwell Gearbox 500/1500 Ratio 56:1 showing detailed design and structure of the high-quality gearbox.
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Maxwell Gearbox 56 To 1 M102730 Precision Engineered High Torque Winch Gearbox For RC And Marine Windlasses

Maxwell Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Meet the Maxwell Gearbox M102730, a precision-engineered 56:1 winch gearbox built to deliver dependable, controlled performance in demanding RC se...

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Maxwell HRC Chain Wheel Assembly - 7mm instructions for greasing clutch cone faces and bore before assembly.
Maxwell HRC Chain Wheel Assembly - 7mm shown from the side, featuring a sleek design and high-quality build.
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Maxwell HRC Chain Wheel Assembly 7mm Premium Genuine OEM Replacement for Maxwell Winches

Maxwell Marine
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The Maxwell HRC Chain Wheel Assembly – 7mm is a genuine Maxwell part engineered to restore precise drive and reliable performance to Maxwell HRC w...

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Illustration showing grease application instructions for Maxwell RC10 Chain Wheel Assembly - 8mm.
Maxwell RC10 Chain Wheel Assembly - 8mm, showcasing the part's detail and design for RC10 Winch applications.
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$800.00
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$770.00
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Maxwell RC10 Chain Wheel Assembly 8mm Genuine Replacement for RC10 Winch Precise Engagement and Smooth Payout

Maxwell Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Upgrade or replace with the Maxwell RC10 Chain Wheel Assembly - 8mm, a genuine Maxwell part designed to fit the RC10 Winch with an 8mm drive. This...

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$770.00
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Maxwell Tasman 100 metre 8mm Drum Winch with galvanized chain and motor for high performance boating.
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$2,489.00
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Maxwell Tasman 100m 8mm Drum Winch For Mooring, 1000W 12V Marine Winch IP66 Rugged For Small To Mid Sized Boats

MAXWELL
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The Maxwell Tasman 100 metre 8mm Drum Winch is built for confident, controlled mooring and line retrieval on small to mid-sized boats. Powered by a...

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Maxwell Tasman 160 metre Drum Winch showcasing powerful 1000 watt motor and robust chain design.
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Maxwell Tasman 160m Drum Winch By Absolute Marine, 1000W IP66 Power, Next Gen Reliability For 5 to 10m Boats

Absolute Marine
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Meet the Maxwell Tasman 160 metre Drum Winch—the new generation of Maxwell marine winching that combines power, reliability, and installation flex...

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Maxwell Tasman 160 metre Drum Winch with powerful motor and stainless steel construction for durable performance.
Maxwell Tasman 160 metre Drum Winch showcasing powerful motor and robust drum design.
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$2,850.00
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Maxwell Tasman 160m Drum Winch Maxwell Marine For Boats Up To 10m 1000W Two Speed Mooring

Maxwell Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Meet the Maxwell Tasman 160 metre Drum Winch—the trusted mooring and anchoring solution designed in New Zealand for our demanding sea conditions. ...

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Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch -Version2 - 1000w with powerful motor and drum system.
Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch -Version2 - 1000w with stainless steel fin and motor.
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$2,699.99
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$2,689.99
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Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch 1000W For Boats

MAXWELL
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Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch – Version 2, 1000W is the latest generation of Maxwell’s trusted deck winch, redesigned by New Zealand engineers to ...

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Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch with strong grey chain and powerful motor, designed for durability and efficiency.
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$2,050.00
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Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch For Boats Up To 7m - Rugged 600W IP66 NZ Built Ready Rope Kit Mooring And Anchoring

MAXWELL
In stock from NZ Supplier

Maxwell Tasman 6-6 Drum Winch delivers the reliability, versatility, and rugged performance today’s small- to mid-size boats demand. Built in New Z...

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Maxwell Tasman 8-8 V2 Anchor Drum Winch with powerful motor and stainless steel drum design.
Maxwell Tasman 8-8 V2 Anchor Drum Winch side view showcasing motor and drum design for marine applications
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$3,195.00
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Maxwell Tasman 8-8 V2 Anchor Drum Winch for Boats Up To 10m High-Performance 1000W Motor Two-Speed

MAXWELL
In stock from NZ Supplier

The Maxwell Tasman 8-8 V2 Anchor Drum Winch is the next level in secure, effortless anchoring for boats up to 10 metres. Built by Kiwis for demand...

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Maxwell Windlass HRC10-10 24v specifications chart for winch, chain size, and boat length compatibility.
Maxwell Windlass HRC10-10 24v close-up showing rope and chain mechanism for efficient anchor handling.
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Maxwell Windlass HRC10-10 24V 1200W Auto Rope and Chain Windlass For 30 to 53 ft Boats One Touch Control

MAXWELL
In stock from NZ Supplier

The Maxwell Windlass HRC10-10 24V is a meticulously engineered horizontal, fully automatic rope/chain windlass built for larger vessels that deman...

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Maxwell Windlass RC8-8-Capstan-1000W technical drawing and dimensions for quick reference
Maxwell Windlass RC8-8-Capstan-1000W featuring a low-profile design and top-mounted capstan.
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$2,790.00
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Maxwell Windlass RC8-8 Capstan 1000W Low-Profile Top Mount for Boats and Small Vessels Reliable Anchoring Made Easy

Maxwell Marine
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Meet the Maxwell Windlass RC8-8-Capstan-1000W, a flagship in Maxwell’s RC series that redefines reliability and ease of use for anchor handling. C...

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$2,790.00
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ODIN 900 Drum Winch with stainless steel body and sealed connection leads for waterproof performance.
ODIN 900 Drum Winch showing waterproof stainless steel body and sealed connection leads
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$1,920.00
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ODIN 900 Drum Winch Waterproof Marine Anchor Winch 12V 900W 1000 kg Pull Compact Stainless Steel For Boat Owners

Odin
In stock from NZ Supplier

ODIN 900 Drum Winch is a compact, all-weather anchor winch engineered for dependable performance in the toughest marine environments. Built as a f...

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$1,920.00
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Odin Drum Winch - Complete Anchoring Package including winch, chain, rope, anchor, and roller.
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$2,259.00
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Odin Drum Winch Complete Anchoring Package for Small Boats Up to 6.5m IP68 Waterproof 900W Motor

Odin
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Odin Drum Winch - Complete Anchoring Package is the all-in-one solution for effortless, reliable anchoring on small trailer boats. Built to endure...

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StressFree Maxi Anchor Winch showcasing the compact design and 1400 watt motor for stress-free anchor retrieval.
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$4,898.00
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Stressfree Marine Maxi Anchor Winch Compact 1400W

Stressfree Marine
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The StressFree Maxi Anchor Winch (SFMAXI, 5-2024) redefines anchor handling with a compact footprint and industrial-grade reliability. Engineered ...

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StressFree Mini Drum Winch Free Fall with motor and chain, ideal for boats up to 6m.
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$4,999.00
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StressFree Marine Mini Drum Winch Free Fall For Boats Up To 6m Compact Electric Anchor Windlass

Stressfree Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

StressFree Mini Drum Winch Free Fall is the compact, high-performance anchor retrieval solution designed for boats up to 6 meters. Engineered by S...

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StressFree Maxi Drum Winch Free Fall showcasing compact design with 1400 watt motor and stainless steel construction.
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StressFree Maxi Drum Winch Free Fall For 7m Boats Effortless Anchoring By StressFree Marine

Stressfree Marine
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Meet the StressFree Maxi Drum Winch Free Fall—the anchor retrieval system engineered for boats 7 meters and larger. Built to make anchoring effort...

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Stressfree Midi 50 - Free Fall - Boats to 7m anchor winch with chain and drum design.
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$5,900.00
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Stressfree Midi 50 Anchor Winch Free Fall for 8m Boats

Stressfree Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Stressfree Midi 50 – Free Fall is the compact, heavy‑duty anchor winch designed to make anchoring effortless for boats up to 8 metres. With a purp...

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StressFree Mighty Anchor Winch showcasing marine-grade stainless steel design and chain.
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$6,950.00
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$6,399.00
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StressFree Mighty Anchor Winch For Boats Up To 10m 1700W Electric Drum Winch Easy Retrieval

Stressfree Marine
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StressFree Mighty Anchor Winch (Product Code: SFMIGHTY) brings serious anchoring power to boats up to 10 metres, wrapped in a compact, purpose-buil...

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StressFree Mighty Winch - Free Fall showcasing a compact design with stainless steel winch and chain.
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Stressfree Mighty Anchor Winch Free Fall 1700W Marine Drum For Boats Over 10m Mooring Safety

Stressfree Marine
In stock from NZ Supplier

Stressfree Mighty Anchor Winch - Free Fall is built for serious marine use, delivering seamless anchor retrieval on boats 10 metres and larger. T...

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