subject: The Smart New Alternative To Costly Marine Line Cutters [print this page] The age old problem of propeller entanglement:
Mariners have always been concerned about the age old problems relating to propeller and net entanglement. Line cutters are an effective answer to this problem. When a marine vessel is out in the sea, it is constantly exposed to natural and man-made hazards such as fishing nets, lines, and weeds. Each of these has the potential to get entangled with the propeller as it constantly revolves. In the unfortunate event that these objects get a stranglehold on your propeller, the results can be disastrous. In some cases, the shaft or strut could get ripped because of these factors and lead a marine vessel to sink.
Traditional detangling methods and their drawbacks:
Conventionally, mariners have followed several ways to counter these problems. For instance, a team of divers is sent into the sea to manually cut the entangled lines, nets or weeds. But this is a rather time consuming affair, especially during winter when the sea water is freezing cold. Needless to say, this solution comes with its share of risks. In case a vessel has been incapacitated because of these problems, the only way out would be to call the Coast Guard for help. Yet another expensive solution would be to hire the services of commercial towing companies to take your ship back to the shore.
A new-age solution that offers dual insurance:
However, the need for all these complex and expensive actions simply wont arise if you invest in a line cutter assembly that also combines the benefits of a sacrificial anode. This is one of the newest units to hit the market. It comprises a sacrificial anode and line cutting assembly. The unit essentially makes intelligent use of zinc anodes, and takes it to a whole new level of corrosion protection and propeller safety. So, a single unit offers you dual insurance against the most common aquamarine hazards.
How to install:
Unlike other complex devices, you dont need to seek professional help for installing this assembly. The unit comprises two halves that simply clamp around the shaft and can be secured by Allen key head or flat heat retaining screws. The assembly clamps on so tightly that even when your propeller is at its peak speed, an entanglement will not rip the unit off. If you have installed zinc anodes, you shall face no issues with this unit either. As a mariner, you can choose to install this unit to the aft of the boats strut or place it on either sides of the strut. The latter offers you enhanced protection.
To sum it up, this easy to use assembly can be installed by you or by your diver. This entire assembly that protects your vessel against corrosion and safeguards your propeller, costs significantly less than the conventionally used line cutters.
