The converse of this point is that if you're using a rode for other things, like the anchor, the chances of it being damaged when you need it for a storm drogue is much higher.
If someone came up with something that could do the job of the JSD without requiring it be a dedicated rode....that woudl be great. One recent development is the use of spectra based lines in the JSD, which results in a much lighter and more compact JSD...
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Originally Posted by KeelHaulin
While I like the idea; and overall it is a good design, I don't like the fact that you must devote a huge amount of rhode to a device that you would only use in the event you are caught up in storm situation. If warps were towed for example; they could be re-used for other purposes when not being used as a drouge. The Neals (mahina.com) don't recommend the JSD for this reason; and suggest other alternatives that are as effective and easier to retrieve.
Don't get me wrong; I like the idea but I just wish there were a simpler way to achieve the same result (a progressive force drouge).
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