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From: Jim Burgoyne (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 12 2006 - 12:20:51 EDT
Thanks Peter.
I have looked at a jordan series drogue. I know I could be wrong, but
everything I've read and know about my little boat has led me to
believe that I would be safer in a big blow with a para-anchor
deployed off the bow. Perhaps I would reconsider if I did not have a
full-keel monohull. First mate even offered to do the sewing while I
was off working nights and I was tempted to put her to work! :)
Appreciate the links. Found myself rereading Mr Jordan's arguements.
He is convincing. Makes me think that maybe I should be studying
German :)
cheers
Re: para anchors
> Posted by: "Peter Mazagran" peter_mazagran
> Date: Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:09 pm (PDT)
>
> Hi Jim,
> I used my one because of a mast problem, well, my cat stayed put, but
> then I was scared, I really do NOT want to bring this monster out in
> heavy seas and wind. If you do not get sea anchor and your boat
> synchronized on the same wave you will have serious problems. But this
> fine adjusting at those heavy loads is no fun too. I will still take
> it with me as I have it, but not recommend it for real bad weather.
> Searching for less stressy solutions I found the seriesdrouge.
>
> http://www.seriesdrogue.com/
>
> I am sailing in Asia too, so my family is happily sewing. I found the
> pattern over the internet in a German magazin,
>
> www.palstek.de/admin/downloads/Anleitungen/Jordan_Treibanker.pdf
>
> do not worry, for the pictures and figures and patterns no need to
> understand German, though it is more fun off course ;-))
>
> For me this will be the first choice in heavy weather.
>
> Peter
>
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