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Para - Tech Sea Anchors are "High-Tech Light, Force-10 Strong!"

Cape Horn Proven System
Attitude Stabilization
Heaving-to
Capsize Prevention for Multihulls
Knockdown Prevention for Monohulls
Drift Control (up to 90%)
Damage Control in Marginal Situations
More Self-Sufficiency Offshore

Purpose-Made Sea Anchors (Para-Tech Engineered)
Nylon Construction (Compact, Strong)
Easy Deployment (Deployable Storage Bag)
Many Different Sizes for Small Craft to 100 ft.
Affordably Priced (Call for Sale Prices)
In Widespread Use Worldwide

FABRICATION: The intricate design and fabrication of a sea-deployed parachute is facilitated by following techniques, procedures and guidelines established in the Defense and Aerospace industries. This includes materials selection. It includes design factors such as the dimensioning of lines, risers, panels, skirt and vent. It covers the proper sewing of joints and unions to obtain stress relief and ensure that loads are primarily carried in the main tension members (radials and tapes) instead of the lighter material of the canopy itself. The PARA-TECH name is your assurance of quality fabrication in accordance with standards established in the parachute industry. Additionally, all PARA-TECH sea anchors are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.

SIZING: As a general guideline refer to the following chart (WHEN IN DOUBT CHOOSE A BIGGER CHUTE):

20' boat:    9' diameter "Fishermen"
30' boat:   12' diameter "Force 10"
35' boat:   15' diameter "Fastnet"
40' boat:   18' diameter "Cape Horn"
60' boat:   24' diameter "Cape Hatteras"
100'boat:   32' diameter "Surveyor"

We have high quality 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" stainless steel swivels and shackles in stock. NEED ROPE? Need a custom-made bridle/tether system for your multihull? We have been custom-making bridle/tether systems for small craft since 1980, using milspec quality (MIL-R-24050-C) PELICAN PREMIUM DOUBLE BRAID NYLON.

PRICES: Call 1-800-350-7070 for prices, sale items and special discounts.

ORDERING PROCEDURE: We would prefer that you provide us with a few specifics about your boat (type, design, LOA, beam, draft, displacement) so that we can provide you with a size recommendation along with cost, shipping, etc. You can call 1-800-350-7070 (overseas 805-966-0782) for a verbal consultation, or fax the info to (805) 966-7510, or submit the form below:

YES, PLEASE SEND ME A PROFORMA RECOMMENDATION AND COST BREAKDOWN:

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