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We do NOT sell para-sail WINCHES. This is for information purposes only….!!!
BACKGROUND: Commercial Para-Sailing requires more sophisticated and costly equipment to operate. The resulting advantages are as follows:
1) Consistency in utilizing existing any wind direction and speed (to a maximum of 20-25 mph).
2) To allow para-sail inflation over the water (instead of dry land / beach launching).
3) Consistency to pre-inflate para-sail directly into prevailing wind (prior to the flyer hooking on).
4) To winch the flyer out and back to the boat's platform, without getting wet and without effort.
The commercial para-sail boat is set up with:
1) Hydraulic Winch Drum holding 500-1000 Ft. of Tow Rope with speeds of 200-300 Ft./Minute withstanding pull forces up to 2,500 pounds.
2) Elevated Platform for launch and landing.
3) Lifting Mast for assisting para-sail inflation or other form of launching device.
Electric winches (as used for automobiles) are NOT suitable since the spool is too small for the lengthy tow rope, plus the speed is too slow for practicality.
For the "Do It Yourself" individual, a para-sail winch boat setup may be the way to go. For a price basic estimate and parts summary see the following list:
Winch Assembly: $3,500.00
Pump / Clutch: $750.00
Pulley Block: $290.00
Hydraulic Oil Tank: $280.00
Hydraulic Valve: $200.00
Hoses: (Extra)
Miscellaneous Hardware, etc. (Extra)
Any other problems (Extra)
TOTAL: Likely to be over $5,000.00 plus your time and unknown "custom installation" costs.
PLUS the para-sail inflation device.
PLUS the landing platform (50-60 sq. ft.)
The bottom line is, for recreational para-sailing a winch system, inflation device and platform is cost prohibitive.
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