Para-Tech Sea Anchors

No independent craft should venture offshore without the security and peace of mind afforded by a Para-Tech Sea Anchor. In the event of an emergency, a Sea Anchor allows a skipper to limit contingencies, fix problems, and protect their passengers, themselves, and their vessel. With sails down or engine out your boat will tend to become unstable, sideways, rolling sickeningly with rails being buried in the troughs – a Sea Anchor forces the bow back into the seas and restores stability. Also a must have for nighttime drift fishing. Remarkably easy to use, the Para-Tech bag is simply tossed overboard with the Sea Anchor inside – the Sea Anchor deploys automatically. Included with All Para-Tech Sea Anchors

• Deploy-able Stowage Bag
• Heavy Duty Shackle
• Float Line
• Instruction Manual

Not Included

• Floats
• Anchor Rode
• Swivel Shackle

Fishing Applications Overnight Layovers: When on multi-day trips sport fishermen (and commercial fishermen) will lay on a Sea Anchor rather than jog into the seas. This technique saves fuel, provides for a comfortable, stable ride and allows the crew to rest. Storm Use: When the seas get rough and there is a risk of broaching, laying to a Sea Anchor forces the bow into the seas where the boat is less vulnerable as boats are designed to penetrate the seas bow first. This is the most recognized Sea Anchor application for all offshore boats. Drift Control: When fishing in windy conditions it is difficult to stay on station and not roll in the trough without jogging into the seas. Using a Sea Anchor reduces drift to a minimal amount and keeps the boat on top of the desired fishing grounds. Kite Fishing: Kite fishing is done in windy conditions. In such conditions, a boat drifts too fast to effect a good bait presentation or to stay with the chum. A Sea Anchor will hold the boat on top of the fishing grounds for a longer period and improve the chances of good strikes. Some boat owners who kite fish carry more than one Sea Anchor, sometimes using the smaller one and at other times using the bigger one, in order to drift at a rate that will give them the best bait presentation. Emergencies In the event of engine power loss, using a Sea Anchor will point the bow into the seas keeping the boat from rolling in the trough, thus making repairs easier. The boat is also held in its last reported position, making it easier for assistance to find the disabled boat.