Seabrake
Seabrake GP20 Storm Drogue for Boats up to 10.8m
The Seabrake GP20 Storm Drogue is a premium heavy-weather safety device designed for boats up to 10.8 metres (36ft). Developed and manufactured in Australia, the GP20 helps improve vessel control in challenging sea conditions by reducing surfing, minimising broaching, stabilising the boat, and assisting with steering in following seas. It is trusted by recreational boaties, offshore sailors, commercial operators and rescue organisations throughout Australasia.
Unlike traditional cone-style sea anchors, the Seabrake uses an innovative variable-drag design that automatically increases drag as vessel speed rises. Water is discharged evenly through four exhaust ports, preventing spinning or twisting while generating significantly more drag than many conventional drogues. This provides improved stability, easier handling and more predictable heavy-weather performance.
Suitable for both sailing yachts and powerboats, the GP20 is an essential piece of offshore safety equipment for coastal cruising, bar crossings and emergency situations.
Key Features
- Genuine Seabrake GP20 Storm Drogue
- Suitable for boats up to 10.8m (36ft)
- Heavy-weather storm drogue
- Variable drag design automatically adjusts to boat speed
- Helps reduce broaching and surfing
- Improves directional stability
- Assists emergency steering
- Functions as a sea anchor and drift anchor
- Helps reduce rolling while underway and at anchor
- Useful when towing another vessel
- Improves autopilot performance in rough conditions
- Ideal for coastal crossings and offshore passages
- Compact, lightweight and easy to stow
- Includes storage bag
- Australian designed and manufactured
Why Buy from Barton Marine NZ?
At Barton Marine NZ, we supply genuine Seabrake heavy-weather safety equipment for New Zealand boaties and sailors. Whether you're crossing harbour bars, cruising offshore or preparing your vessel for extended passages, the GP20 provides added confidence when sea conditions deteriorate.
Ideal for:
- Trailer yachts
- Coastal cruising yachts
- Powerboats
- Launches
- Sports fishing boats
- Offshore cruising
- Heavy-weather preparation
- Emergency safety equipment
- Bar crossings
- Search and rescue support
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seabrake |
| Model | GP20 |
| Product Type | Storm Drogue / Sea Anchor / Drift Anchor |
| Recommended Boat Length | Up to 10.8m (36ft) |
| Recommended Tow Line | 12mm low-stretch braided polyester |
| Recommended Tow Line Length | Minimum 3 × boat length (+30% spare line) |
| Recommended Chain | 8mm |
| Recommended Chain Length | 2.4m (8ft) |
| Recommended Shackle Size | 8mm (5/16") |
| Storage Bag | Included |
| Country of Manufacture | Australia |
The GP20 is the recommended Seabrake model for vessels up to 10.8m. Correct tow line and chain sizing are essential for optimum heavy-weather performance.
Common Applications
The Seabrake GP20 is ideal for:
- Heavy-weather sailing
- Offshore cruising
- Coastal passages
- Bar crossings
- Sea anchor applications
- Drift anchor applications
- Emergency steering
- Anti-broaching protection
- Vessel stabilisation
- Roll reduction at anchor
- Assisting vessels under tow
- Improving autopilot control in rough seas
Performance Benefits
The Seabrake GP20 delivers:
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- Improved vessel control in following seas
- Reduced surfing and broaching
- Better directional stability
- Increased crew confidence and comfort
- Reduced steering effort
- Easier deployment and retrieval
- Compact storage when not in use
- Tangle-resistant operation
- Approximately twice the drag of many conventional cone-style drogues
- Proven heavy-weather performance for cruising and commercial vessels
