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* Sea Anchors * Drogues * Boat Brakes for Offshore Storm Survival * Survival Rafts * Offshore Racing * Blue Water Sailing * Inland Waters * Pleasure Boating
* Commercial Fishing Fleets * Drift Control we have supplied the * US Navy * US Coast Guard
Your Offshore Safety Is Our Business
The Para-Tech Sea Anchor is designed for rugged use and is used off the bow of your boat. Sea anchors can
increase your chances of survival at sea in threatening storm
situations. The Para-Tech Sea Anchor is:
CAPE HORN PROVEN WEATHER DEFENSE (For Optimizing Chances Of Survival In Cycloidal Seas)
KNOCKDOWN PREVENTION FOR CONVENTIONAL SAILBOATS
CAPSIZE PREVENTION FOR MULTIHULLS AND POWER BOATS
DRIFT CONTROL FOR SPORT AND COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN
ATTITUDE STABILIZATION FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC/UNOLS RESEARCH/SURVEY VESSELS(No More Rolling In The Troughs)
DAMAGE CONTROL FOR DISABLED CRAFT(Facilitating Repair And Pumping Out Operations)
REST AND RECUPERATION FOR SHORTHANDED SAILORS(Whole Ocean Is Your Free Anchorage)
SEARCH AND RESCUE AID (Staying Put So The Coast Guard Knows Where To Look For You)
EXTRA DIMENSION OF CONTROL PLUS INCREASED SAFETY OPTIONS EQUALS MORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY ON HIGH SEAS
Thank you for extra effort of supplying the Sea Anchor in such a timely
manner. I received it on the 23rd, set sail on the 26th and actually used it during the day on the 27th when we had 30 mph winds and 35-45 mph gusts off-shore while we sat below and had a casual afternoon lunch about 20 miles north
of Catalina Island. Did not need to use it but was anxious to try it and it performed flawlessly. The seas were flat due to off-shore winds but it was cool to sit and relax in the high winds. I am very happy having brought the sea
anchor. It was actually fun to heave to - now if I can just figure out the repacking sequence.
Thanks again for the excellent service and product, R.O. aboard Moonlight
Four Uses For Drogues 1. Speed-limiting Drogues can be of immense value in strong following seas and have been used to stabilize craft
since antiquity. No doubt there are many yachts sailing today that would have gone down had it not been for the grace of God and some sort of device that slowed the boat down.
2. Towed off the stern with a bridle a speed-limiting Drogue can be used as an emergency steering device to yaw the boat if steering fails. 3. Towed off the windward quarter a speed-limiting
Drogue can help maintain directional stability while negotiating a dangerous harbor entrance. 4. Towed off the stern of a vessel in tow a Drogue can all
but eliminate the "whiplash" effect and contribute to better control by the towing vessel.
FOR TROLLING
BOAT BRAKES are ideal for fast trolling boats with high H.P. engines. Eliminates the expense and need for small auxiliary trolling motors. (see diagram)
FOR DRIFT FISHING
BOAT BRAKES is especially designed for drift fishing. BOAT BRAKES allow fishermen to drift slowly over their favorite fishing spots on windy days. Eliminates the need to constantly run your engine to counteract the wind. (see
diagram)
FOR EMERGENCY USE BOAT BRAKES are a must for any disabled water craft to help keep the bow of the craft into the wind to minimize the possibility of swamping or capsizing.
