Comet Linethrower 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 (Art. No. 9160400) 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.

• Conforms to: BAM 0589-P2-0016 (Complete Unit), 0589-P2-0094 (Rocket only), SOLAS 74 as amended, IMO resolutions MSC. 81(70) Part 1, (MED) 96/98/EC, BGV 424. 002, USCG – and other major maritime authorities worldwide.
• All line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and shore based rescue services.
• Rescue of swimmers in distress.
• Line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.
• Length: 33 cm (13.0”)
• Height: 31.3 cm (12.3”)
• Diameter: 20.5 cm (8.1”)
• Gross Weight: 4.7kg (10.36 lb.)
• Net Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb.)
• Rocket Weight Max: 535g (18.9 oz.)
• Explosive Content Max.: 106g (3.74 oz.)
• Line breaking strain: >2 kn