Catching a lobster trap line with a keel, propeller, or rudder is more than irritating. It can be dangerous, even life threatening. Using outside assistance to get free can be time consuming and expensive.
A snagged line anchoring a boat to one or more lobster traps typically goes straight down under high tension. It cannot be reached except from another boat or by swimming. In cold water, high seas, or tidal currents, this can be dangerous or deadly.
The Captain's Hook is a new device that will allow boaters to capture and cut or release snagged lines without requiring outside assistance and without having to go into the water. It is a simple, safe, effective method to release your boat and continue on your way.