ReelEasy

Easy to Use:

• Mount the towfish onto the secured Power Reel.
• Plug the Power Reel signal cable end into a computer.
• Clamp the Power Reel onto a 12V power supply.
• Lower the Power Reel over the vessel edge.
• “Free-wheel” the towfish to the desired search depth.
• Use the simple “up/down” control during the search.

Features

• Welded stainless steel frame & components
• PVC spool and pulleys
• Extendable boom
• Single-point tie-down
• Padded towfish cradle
• Roller cable-aligner for re-spooling cable during retrieval
• “Dolly” style maneuverability to and from the search vessel
• “Stowed/ready” upright positioning allows secure movement from the dock to the search site

EASY REEL Models:

“Easy-Reel” (shown)

• For up to 200m 3/8″ towfish cable (non-weighted)
• Stainless steel welded frame: 22″ w. x 34″ l. x 28″ h
• Components suitable for fresh and saltwater applications
• Belt drive with variable tension
• Weight: approx. 65 lbs without towfish cable
• Wheeled portability and dolly-style maneuverability
• Extendable fiberglass boom (extends approx. 20″)
• Manual roller-style cable aligner
• Powered by a 12v Power winch motor with a 12′ power/switching cable and battery clamps
• Includes a 4-ring slip-ring assembly adapted to the purchaser’s equipment
• Standard 20′ deck cable from slip-ring
• Compatible with “Marine Sonic” SSPC sidescan sonar system
• Ready to use with the installation of a tow cable
• Custom features are available at an additional cost
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Easy-Reel “Magnum”

For up to 300m 3/8″ towfish cable and weighted towfish.

• Stainless steel welded frame: 22″ w. x 34″ l. x 28″ h
• Components suitable for fresh and saltwater applications
• Belt drive with variable tension
• Weight: approx. 65 lbs without towfish cable
• Wheeled portability and “dolly” style maneuverability
• Extendable fiberglass boom (extends approx. 20″)
• Manual roller-style cable aligner
• Powered by a 24v DC motor with a 12′ power/switching cable and battery clamps, and a 25′ remote (solenoid) switching cable (extendable as needed)
• Includes a 4-ring slip-ring assembly adapted to the purchaser’s equipment with appropriate connectors provided by the purchaser.
• Standard 25′ deck cable from slip-ring, customizable as needed
• Compatible with “Marine Sonic” SSPC sidescan sonar system and others
• Ready to use with the installation of a tow cable
• Custom features (300m spool, extended cables, etc.) are available at additional cost.

Easy-Reel “Jumbo”

For up to 500m 3/8″ towfish cable and weighted towfish.

• Stainless steel welded frame: 22″ w x 36″ l x 32″ h
• Components suitable for fresh and saltwater applications
• Dual-belt drive with variable tension
• Weight: approx. 110 lbs without towfish cable
• Wheeled portability and “dolly” style maneuverability
• Extendable fiberglass boom (extends approx. 20″)
• Manual roller-style cable aligner
• Powered by a 24V DC motor with a 12′ power/switching cable and battery clamps.
• Includes a 4-ring slip-ring assembly adapted to the purchaser’s equipment, with appropriate connectors provided by the purchaser
• Standard 30′ deck cable from slip-ring, customizable as needed
• Compatible with the “Klien” sidescan sonar system and others
• Ready to use with the installation of a tow cable
• Custom features at additional cost

Easy-Reel “Hand-Reel”

For instrument cable handling up to 130m 3/8″ towfish cable.

• Stainless steel welded frame: 20″ w x 24″ l x 20″ h
• Powder-coated stainless steel components suitable for fresh and saltwater applications
• Dual-belt drive with variable tension
• Weight: approx. 25 lbs without instrument cable
• Cable cleat to secure the remaining cable during operations
• Adjustable spool brake
• Includes a 4-ring slip-ring assembly adapted to the purchaser’s equipment with appropriate connectors provided by the purchaser.
• Standard 20′ deck cable from slip-ring, customizable as needed
• Compatible with “Marine Sonic” sidescan sonar system, “Videoray” ROV system, and others
• Ready to use with the installation of tow cable
• Custom features are available at an additional cost