Paracraft

"The biggest innovation in parasailing has been the introduction of a specially designed boat
which has an integral platform and a hydraulic winch for the launching and retrieval of flyers."

Paracraft Warrior Proudly Built in the USA!

The biggest innovation in the parasail industry has been the advent of the commercial Paracraft winch boat which hydraulically launches and retrieves flyers directly onto a built-in platform. Commercial Parasail operators can now run a professional business at resorts in a controlled, state-of-the-art fashion without regard to shoreline conditions, unfavorable wind directions or costly ground crews.

Since Paracraft's introduction in 1987, entrepreneurs have found that Paracraft leads the way as the most innovative, efficient and user-friendly. That's because it has been designed by us and we are the most respected parasailing authorities in the world. Ease of operation and safety considerations have been our single most important concern.

Today, the Paracraft Warrior remains the only 100% hand-laid fiberglass boat that is designed from the ground floor up specifically for commercial parasailing. It has a professional, futuristic look incorporating a unique, one-piece, molded-in flight deck. The deck has been appropriately angled up at the back to provide stability when swapping the flyers. This angle creates a level surface for chute inflation and deflation while underway and provides increased freeboard. This greatly reduces the chance of damaging the chute by catching water during deployment and recovery. This non-slip, self-draining flight deck is large: 9 1/2' by 14'. This allows ample room for ease of movement by flyers and crew with enhanced safety.

The one-piece "uni-body" construction technique used in building the Paracraft Warrior is found in high-tech off-shore racing boats, but is innovative in the winch boat industry. This one-piece upper deck ensures the strongest, longest lasting deck with trouble-free performance and ease of cleaning. The handrails on the deck are stainless steel as are the cleats which have been recessed to eliminate snags and damage to the chute.

The lifting strakes and chines on our hulls have a negative angle so planing is quick and easy. On the Warrior you will find that trim tabs are unnecessary. This means less bow rise and more fuel economy.

The exclusive Paracraft pulpit for hand inflating the chute is unique to the industry. This eliminates the costly, clumsy and troublesome inflation mast. Hand inflation is sensible and easy for predictable, professional inflation. Additionally, undue wear on the chute lines by inflation masts is eliminated, and the chance of dragging the chute in the water and damaging it is greatly reduced.

Our winch post is outfitted with a multi-roller assembly. This allows less wear and tear on the tow rope and the chute's yoke, no matter where the chute tracks behind the boat.

Paracraft Warrior Gas Or Diesel

Whether you choose gas or diesel, the Warrior is fitted with a variable speed, on-demand winch utilizing no worrisome electromagnetic clutch. This means you do not have to speed up the engine to make the winch work. It can pay in or out from a few inches to a few feet per second with as little as 1200 RPM. This saves fuel and makes the chutes fly better, especially in maximum winds. Dual winch controls for operation by the captain or deckhand are also available.

Routine mechanical servicing is a cinch with our over-sized engine compartments that allow freedom of movement virtually 360 degrees around the engine. Paracraft's engine compartments are sealed to block salt water and other elements from entering the engine and winch. All components stay cleaner and are more protected from corrosion. The compartments are finished out and have almost enough headroom to stand up in.

If you are looking for the best winch boat in the industry with the driest and smoothest ride even in the roughest seas, look no further than the Warrior. The deep "V" hull entry on the Warrior begins with a 43 degree dead rise and tapers down to 24 degrees at the transom. The beam is 9 1/2'. Add seating in the flared bow for 12 adults and storage for 12 more and you will find the most comfort anywhere with practicality as the primary concern.

Although utilitarian, you can't miss the sleek lines of any "Paracraft" which distinguish it in the marketplace as the only boat with the 21st century look. If you consider looks, styling, serviceability and utility with every detail of operation meticulously thought out, "Paracraft" offers it all.

Each Paracraft Warrior is proudly manufactured in the USA.

WHY OUR WINCH SYSTEM IS STATE-OF-THE-ART

With advanced design and robust construction our hydraulic winch offers reliability and durability combined with a large drum capacity (to 1000'). It incorporates a heat exchanger with sea water cooling built into the oil reservoir.

Self-aligning drum
Our exclusive self-aligning drum ensures dependable re-laying of rope on the drum without the necessity of a rope guide which is often a trouble source for maintenance and failure. This self-aligning feature operates reliably even when winching in parasails not directly behind the boat.

Direct drive
The system is directly driven by a shaft from the crankshaft on diesel boats. This disengages automatically when the winch is not in operation, using less power and eliminating the need for the problematic and troublesome electromagnetic clutch.

Variable speed on demand
The system allows minimum and maximum winch speed for reel in and reel out at 1200 RPM and above.

Safety features
Our winch utilizes a variable speed control with a built-in, fail-safe system which stops automatically if the operators hand is removed from the control. This winch lever is strategically located so it can be operated by the boat captain or by the crew member, thus allowing the captain to concentrate on the driving.

An automatic winch brake system is fitted, making it impossible for the winch to free wheel. Also, an automatic pressure release valve prevents any overload of the system or danger to the flyer. Components of the winch system are stainless steel wherever possible.