B-52 Drogue Parachute 76" Diameter

Useful as a Boat Sea Anchor or Wind Drift Sock

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  F E A T U R E S :
  • Drogue Parachute 76" Diameter.
  • This is a brand new, white, solid canopy style, military B-52 pilot seat drogue parachute system.
  • It has a circumference of 240 inches, and diameter of 76 inches.
  • It measures about 78" over it's crown.
  • It has eight heavy lines that go completely over the canopy.
    This unit comes from assembly part number 7445729
  • This canopy comes with lines, link, bag and release cable with pins as demilled by the U.S. Government.
  • These make great boat drift socks or sea anchors.  

  • As a drift sock these should handle a boat up to 30 ft.

    As a Sea Anchor;
  • Our dry tests show that this chute could easily be rated for a 4-6000 pound line load. Use of a sea anchor requires proper rigging. These drogue parachutes would be only one component of a complete system.
  • SEA ANCHOR RIGGING
  • All components used with your Sea Anchor MUST be suitable for storm anchoring and bow attachments (cleats, Sampson posts, etc.) MUST have backing plates.
  • Rode MUST be NYLON and 10 to 15 times the boat’s overall length.
  • A stainless steel swivel is highly recommended.
  • MULTIHULLS also MUST rig the rode to a bridle with EACH leg being 2½ times the beam of the boat and rigged to the OUTER HULLS.
  • Adding a length of chain somewhere between the boat and the Sea Anchor will create some catenary in the system to help reduce shock loads, making the ride more comfortable.
  • A partial Trip Line is the simplest way to retrieve your Sea Anchor.
  • PAY OUT LOTS OF RODE - The Sea Anchor relies very heavily on the stretch of the long NYLON rode for yielding to the seas (and not standing up to them). Even in moderate conditions, pay out at least 300' of rode or 10 to 15X the boats overall length in heavy weather situations.
  • SEA ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT
  • 1. Secure items on board, lower sails, etc.
  • 2. Head into the weather to "stall" the boat.
  • 3. Toss trip line, float line and Sea Anchor into the water on the WINDWARD side of the boat, followed by the rode.
  • 4. Drift back on the Sea Anchor, paying out the required scope.
  • 5. Make fast the rode and employ chafe gear.
  • 6. Secure the rudder amidships
  • 7. Secure the boat and get some rest.
  • Specifications & Sizing Guidelines:
  • Sizing is first based on length overall with weight, keel configuration and windage taken into account next. Note that generally the greater windage of power boats equals the greater draft (wetted surface) of sailing craft, hence the same size Sea Anchor. When in doubt go to the larger size.
  • GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS are as follows:
  • These chutes should be suitable as a single sea anchor on a 20-25 foot long boat.
  • It may be possible to rig in multiples, on separate lines, for larger craft.

  • See our other auctions for other types of canopies and parachute equipment.
  • This canopy is complete and suitable for use as a drogue only.
  • These are NOT intended for personnel use.

  
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