Professionally constructed Jordan Series Drogue acquired from a passing cruiser. Unused and in excellent condition.
Stowed in a large North Face duffle, 109 cones with 16 spares for replacement or addition to the line.
Two 15’ lengths of 3 strand make up the bridle (white 3/4” line). A 60’ lead (black 7/8” braid) goes to 34 cones, hitched to a second section of 75 cones.
Neatly flaked for simple deployment: attached the bridle to two backed cleats on the stern of the vessel, please avoid tangling the bridle in anything else on the stern including yourself. Secure the duffle to the deck. Attach a 25’ section of 5/16” or 3/8“ chain (or other 20 to 25 lb. weight) to the shackle and swivel. Toss the chain overboard and stand back as the cones rapidly deploy. Did I mention securing the duffle to the deck? The cones are spaced about 1’ apart.
All this while bouncing vigorously in an unruly sea with gusting winds, stinging spray, and heavy squalls. The stowed drogue in the duffle weighs about 50 lbs, chain not included. The vessel will gently slow to 1 -2 knots with no abrupt jerking and without shipping water over the stern. Feel yourself serenely become the calm in the storm. Priceless.
Jump to about 6:40 to watch the deployment under sea conditions.
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$1K OBO FOB West Coast USA
Stowed in a large North Face duffle, 109 cones with 16 spares for replacement or addition to the line.
Two 15’ lengths of 3 strand make up the bridle (white 3/4” line). A 60’ lead (black 7/8” braid) goes to 34 cones, hitched to a second section of 75 cones.
Neatly flaked for simple deployment: attached the bridle to two backed cleats on the stern of the vessel, please avoid tangling the bridle in anything else on the stern including yourself. Secure the duffle to the deck. Attach a 25’ section of 5/16” or 3/8“ chain (or other 20 to 25 lb. weight) to the shackle and swivel. Toss the chain overboard and stand back as the cones rapidly deploy. Did I mention securing the duffle to the deck? The cones are spaced about 1’ apart.
All this while bouncing vigorously in an unruly sea with gusting winds, stinging spray, and heavy squalls. The stowed drogue in the duffle weighs about 50 lbs, chain not included. The vessel will gently slow to 1 -2 knots with no abrupt jerking and without shipping water over the stern. Feel yourself serenely become the calm in the storm. Priceless.
Jump to about 6:40 to watch the deployment under sea conditions.
See also:
About Jordan's Series Drogue
Information on the reseach, buying and making Jordan series drogues designed by Don Jordan and built by Dave Pelissier of Ace Sail .
jordanseriesdrogue.com
$1K OBO FOB West Coast USA
