Linethrower

Self-contained line throwing appliance. See:

9160500 - Linethrower 250 Body & Line and 9162700 - Linethrower 250 Rocket

Single shot, self-contained linethrower with integral striker mechanism. Rocket propels line 250m in calm conditions. SOLAS typically requires 4 units to be carried on board. Stowed in lockers on Bridge or strategically dispersed around ship.

Application:

All line throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship to shore, shore to ship and shore based rescue services. Also used to rescue swimmers in distress or pass line across rivers or ravines.

Replace line container after use or on third set of replacement rockets ( 9 years).

Note: Never fire the rocket without a drag line attached.

Product Specification:

Projects a line to a nominal range of 250m in calm conditions.

* Length: 330 mm (13.0 ins)

* Height: 313 mm (12.3 ins)

* Diameter: 205 mm (8.1 ins)

* Weight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)

* Explosive content: 113 g (3.96 oz)

* Line breaking strain: >2 kn