Pains Wessex 30-50200 Line Thrower 250
A self-contained line-throwing appliance consisting of a weatherproof plastic casing with end cap, twist-grip trigger assembly, rocket and line. To comply with SOLAS requirements, four complete rocket and line assemblies (Item No. 9502000) should be carried on board. The device has a throwing range of between 230m and 250m. A solid propellant is used which guarantees a highly accurate flight path even in strong sidewinds.
The Pains Wessex 250 is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme
weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be
passed accurately and quickly, these include:-
shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services.
All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore,Rescue of swimmers in distress.Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.
This compact appliance is ideally stored in a water-resistant locker at ambient
temperature allowing easy access in an emergency. The set of 4 appliances normally
carried onboard can be dispersed in strategic positions throughout the vessel.
Projects a line to a nominal range of 250m in calm conditions
Length: 33 cm (13.0 ins)
Height: 31.3 cm (12.3 ins)
Diameter: 20.5 cm (8.1 ins)
Weight: 4.4 Kgs (9.7 lb)
Rocket Weight Max: 472g (1 lb)
Explosive Content Max.:118g (4.16 oz.)
Line breaking strain: >2 kn
Life of product:
Body and line kit: 9 years
Rocket 3 years
Spare rockets are available to replace consumed or time expired rockets.
Caution *****These are not toys and are shipped as hazardous material. They can only be signed for by someone 21 years older or over. ID is required*****
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