In-mast Reefing - resources for cruising sailors

Bamar mainsail furler

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Manual and electric in-mast and behind-mast furlers from Italy. Also electric motors for existing mainsail furlers, and as system to synchronize the winding motor and the outhaul.

[Advanced Research and Technology S.R.L., 47100 Forli, Italy]
- See the reefing systems
- Worldwide dealers

Selden mast furling systems

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Both in-mast and behind the-mast furling systems from Selden and its Furlex subsidiary. 12-page brochure in .pdf file. One of their systems permits mast bend without binding.

[Seldén Mast AB, Västra Frölunda, Sweden]
- The Selden mast furling systems
- Worldwide Selden dealers

Z Spar furling masts

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Furling mandrel in mast with Integral track for storm trysail.

[Z Spars, Ipswich, Suffolk, Uk]
- The Z Spar in-mast furling system
- Mast furling Help

Sparcraft furling masts

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Sparcraft furling masts

Furling system within the mast based on an endless screw. One line turns the screw, another controls the outhaul.

[Sparcraft, PERIGNY, France]
- The Sparcraft mast furlers
- Worldwide Sparcraft dealers

Nemo Easy-Furling mast

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Nemo Easy-Furling mast

Behind-the-mast roller-furling for mainsails.

[Nemo Industrie S.r.l., Cella di Mercato S., Italy]
- The Nemo mast furler
- Nemo's home page
- Worldwide Nemo agents

Account of a delivery of a 50-foot aft-cockpit offshore ketch. Review of its Hood in-mast mainsail furling, comments on securing the anchor in heavy weather, and a test of the Garmin eTrex Legend handheld GPS. 4 pages with photos and vendor list.

[Practical Sailor, 1 September 2002]
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Bulletin Board - Cruising World

[Site]

Bulletin Board - <i>Cruising World</i> - add to MyResources

Publisher

Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.

[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
- Search the cruising list
- Laatest Cruising Forum postings

rec.boats.cruising newsgroup

[Site]

Usenet newsgroup

Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.

[Usenet, USA]
- Rec.boats.cruising forum
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Usenet?

alt.sailing newsgroup

[Site]

Usenet newsgroup

Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..

[Usenet, USA]
- alt.sailing forum
- What is Usenet?

Cruisers Forum

[Site]

Non-commercial forum

A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.

[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
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