Topic: canvas funnel? (Read 2687 times)

john44 · « **on:** February 16, 2013, 09:28:13 pm »

Hi guys, could any one tell me what the "canvas funnel shaped" item is called
that is stowed under the flying deck harness back support?on the Trent
I think it is used to create drag to assist steering. If I am wrong I am
sure I will be corrected.

john

Neil · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2013, 09:38:07 pm »

it's a "sea anchor" or "Drogue", John.........for keeping the stern to sea and slowing the lifeboat down in a heavy strong following sea, so that she doesn't broach and the stern overtake the bow, if you see what I mean.

neil

john44 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2013, 09:46:44 pm »

Thanks for the speedy reply Neil,
I can try and get some pictures of one now I know what it is called.
I have to make one for my 12th Trent.

john

Norseman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2013, 03:02:13 pm »

http://www.marinewatchnsw.com/library/seamanship.html
A little diagram on there - if it is the right type for you. Looks quite doable.

Dave

john44 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2013, 03:58:30 pm »

Thanks Neil/Norseman,
the sewing machine has been out this morning and hey presto 1 drouge
looks o/k. I know it is stowed/strapped in but I like to make the effort
as a lot of mayhemmers do.
just got to make the hoops and sew them and the tethering ropes on.

cheers guys

john

Norseman · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:16:34 pm »

Does it have to be stowed? If you have crew figures they could be preparing to deploy/ stow. Just an idle thought (matches the rest of me

)

Dave

irishcarguy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2013, 10:12:46 pm »

Once again our man that can find anything has struck, shake the hand of that man, Dave you are just a genius. Mick B.

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