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Manual and motorized furling/reefing systems. For foresails and loose-luffed flying sails. Also makes mainsail furling systems.
[Wichard S.A., Thiers, France]
Wide range of headsail furling gear, including Code Zero furlers (loose-luffed headsails), with interesting "articles" explaining how different items work and where they are appropriate.
[Harken USA, Pewaukee, WI, USA]
Unusual headsail furler for boats up to 40 feet. PVC luff extrusion has internal halyard, reducing the load on the furler bearings. Installs over existing headstay.
[Cruising Design, Inc., Homer, NY, USA]
Four lines of manual, hydraulic and electric furling gear for headstays up to 70 meters.
[Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH, Rellingen, Germany]
Headsail furlers from the simple to sophisticated, for cruisers and racers, manual and electric, single or continuous line.
[Facnor, Saint-Vaast la Hougue, France]
Marketed only through the web, these headsail reefing and furling systems boast very low prices for high quality. Models for headstay diameters from 5/32 to 9/16 inch and up to 85 feet in length.
[Alado Nautica, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil]
Headsail reefing systems of aluminum, black reinforced polyamide, and stainless steel for wire or rod forestays.
[Seldén Mast AB, Västra Frölunda, Sweden]
Furlers and swivels are designed for modern light sails, keeping the weight and windage aloft at a minimum. The top swivel is designed to take the load off the halyard when the sail has been raised.
[Karver Systems, HONFLEUR, France]
This classic roller furler, sold here in brass in four sizes, has been around for 100 years, but it works. The gear works without a luff extrusion, so it does not work for reefing. It is sold primarily for use on classic and antique craft.
[Classic Marine, Woodbridge, Suffolk, the UK]
Makes ARCO 6000 manual and hydraulic headsail furling gear. Will retrofit hydraulic drive units to all major brands of manual furlers.
[Australian Yacht Winch Co. Pty. Ltd., St. Marys, N.S.W., Australia]
Unlike 20 years ago, when there were dozens of furling manufacturers, today there remain fewer selections to choose from.
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