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Old 04-12-2024, 12:49   #1
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Drogues and Sea Anchors for a 1990 Beneteau Moorings 50 Sloop

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance on selecting the right drogue and sea anchor for heavy weather. I sail a 1990 Beneteau Yachts Moorings 50 Sloop. I’ve found a lot of conflicting information online and I’d appreciate advice from those with more experience.
  • Are there specific brands or models you’ve used and found effective?
  • Any recommendations on what works best for a boat like mine?
  • I’m particularly interested in real-world experiences with durability, ease of use, and performance in heavy conditions.
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Re: Drogues and Sea Anchors for a 1990 Beneteau Moorings 50 Sloop

In case you are not familiar with Victoria Shane’s drag device database [still pertinent as a starting point…]

As for choices, I have changed approaches over the years with 3 different vessels [all in Pacific Ocean] about the size of yours, but heavier displacement.

For decades I carried a 24 ft Paratec sea anchor [parachute] for bow deployment. I still have a new, undeployed unit, but no longer require it due to my change in drogue choice and tactics. [Read on.]

I have had and used a couple of different cone shaped drogues over time too, but changed over to a much more manageable and forgiving Jordan Series Drogue… and thankfully haven’t had to deploy it in anger… yet…

These are my choices and may not fit your needs… so FWIW…

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