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Parachute Sea Anchor Comparison

Fiorentino's COASTAL Model Offers Superior
Quality and Value Over The Competition


	FIORENTINO uses 8 oz., high impact materials to resist wear and tear.		Most manufacturers use thin, 2-4 oz., low impact materials that can make them vulnerable to breakage.

The chart below compares a Fiorentino Coastal model with
a leading competitor's Offshore model.

Anchor Specs.

Fiorentino

COASTAL MODEL 9'

The Other Company

OFFSHORE MODEL 9'

Diameter:

9’

Available Colors:

Yellow

Colors Vary

Weight:

13 lbs

9 lbs

Size Chart:

Boats under 35’ & 20,000 lbs

Boats under 25’ & 8,000 lbs

Website Price:

$399 -- (free shipping & swivel)

$349 -- (plus shipping & swivel)

Design:

Semi-Hemispheric

Canopy Material:

8-oz Nylon

3-4 oz Nylon

Canopy Density:

Low Thread Count

Canopy Panels:

Large Pie Shape

Material Grade:

First Quality

Seconds

Shroud Type:

5/16” Braided Nylon

1/2-inch Flat Webbing

Shroud Strength:

2,500 lbs tensile strength

1,500 lbs tensile strength

# of Shrouds:

Hardware Type:

Stainless PARA-RING®

Galvanized Shackle

Stainless Swivel:

Yes

Stowage Bag:

Fast-PAK® or Deployment Bag

Deployment Bag

Pre-Installed Weights:

Yes

Chain Needed:

Yes, for storm use

Warranty:

5 yrs

Instructions:

Professional DVD ($29.95 value)

Instruction Booklet

Freight:

Included in price

Not Included

INTERNET PRICES: Cited from the companies websites.

Parachute Sea Anchor (diameter)

Fiorentino’s
Coastal Anchor

The Other
Company's Offshore Anchor

6’

$329

* $269

9’

$399

* $349

12’

$649

* $599

15’ --- 16’

$899

* $859

18’

$1029

* $969

21’

$1,129

Not offered

24’

$1,439

* $1,389

*Additional charges for freight and swivel.

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