[Scott]

Guys, I have just tested my latest attempt at a sea anchor. It was twice the size of my first attempt which I made to use as some resistance if I was getting towed by a fish in open water. I made this one the same as the other one by getting some PVC and cutting it out into a shape like in the diagram below. I stitched up the lengthways ends and added two poly prop webbing loops. It cost me around $15 in material costs and took around 10 minutes to make. The end result can be seen in the photo. These are great for slowing down a drift or when in an emergency situation in keeping you bow on to the sea.

Catch ya Scott

 

[Magicrik]

nice work mate......i think using the kiss method is also the way to go.
when you start trying to be a smart ass that when thinks come back and bite you in the ass. like my anchor system :roll:

 

[PeterJ]

Very nice job scott

 

[fishinswing]

G'day Scott,

I bought a sea anchor at my local tackle and boat shop and it is exactly the same as yours. Same design and I only paid $20.00 for mine and works very well. I don't have the same satisfaction as you when you make something with your own hands. job well done Scott.

 

[vertigrator]

Good job Scott. I just paid $39 for one.

I've been using some pics on here to give me ideas on creating an anchor trolly. I'll finish it off today.

I do have some questions though.
- What length rope do you have for your sea anchor?
- How far out do you usually have it?

Mine has a loop at the narrow end which I think is designed to tie a small length of rope and a small bouy to. This would keep it from sinking and keep it lined up nicely. Does anyone else have a bouy on there's?

Cheers
Craig

 

[Dodge]

- What length rope do you have for your sea anchor?
- How far out do you usually have it?

Mine has a loop at the narrow end which I think is designed to tie a small l

Craig

The rear loop is designed to tie a second light line to when retrieving the drogue without the drag being there, haven't met anyone that used it to date.

A drogue is usually set by the relationship of the boat in the sea ie: boat on crest, drogue on crest, or trough to trough and this keeps the strain constant.

A mix will put strain on the deck fitting