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  1. Upgrade your Sailboat to Roller Furling

    The time to upgrade your sailboat to a roller furling system is now. Roller furling systems have made managing headsails easier for about 30 years. If your boat has never had a furling system, or if the furler that's installed needs replacement, there are more choices available than ever, and the products are all pretty efficient. ...

  2. Headsail Roller Furlers

    Reckmann. Reckmann Mast System & Sails of Germany has been making headsail furlers since the early 1980s. In 1992, Reckmann introduced their RS 2000 manual furling system for boats from 30′ to 90′ in length. The Reckmann units are available in the US from Euro Marine Trading, Inc. in Newport, RI.

  3. Sailing made easy: Everything you need to know about roller furling systems

    The advantages of roller furling systems on sailboats The use of furling systems has undoubtedly revolutionised cruising and regatta sailing since they first became available some years ago. These practical systems allow the sail to be furled without time-consuming hoisting or lowering each time you go sailing.

  4. New Twist on Furlers: New Generation of Roller-Furling Systems For

    A new generation of light-air roller-furling sails aims to resolve these issues. They require no fixed stay, and on a properly equipped boat, can be set, furled, doused, and dropped with relative ease. Interestingly, these new gennaker or code zero furlers share some similarities with early, forgettable jib furler designs.

  5. Alado Roller Furler: Home

    30 Foot Roller Furling System. Installs from turnbuckle up. Use with 1/8" to 1/4" diameter rigging. Installs from deck, no climbing aloft. Model A0 | AD0007. $939.60. Fits any maximum stay diameter of 1/4" and comes with all the parts needed to easily install from the deck on a sailboat with a maximum 30-foot forestay.

  6. Understanding Roller Furling Systems

    This is the oldest of the furling designs. The most common of these types are the old Schaeffer system and small boat furlers used on racing dinghies. The advantages of this system are low cost, ability to use other "hanked-on" headsails. The disadvantages however, are fairly substantial; the inability to reef, the inability to furl when ...

  7. How to Choose a Furling System

    A roller furling system is designed to make it easy to deploy and adjust your headsail. The most common kind of roller furling system attaches to a jib sail and allows the operator to deploy and stow the entire sail from the cockpit. Roller furling systems eliminate the need to go on deck to reef the headsail, which is especially useful in ...

  8. Installing a New Roller Furling System

    Installing a roller furling system on your sailboat can greatly improve your sailing experience by making it easier and safer to manage your sails. By following the steps outlined in this guide and consulting the manufacturer's instructions for your specific system, you can successfully install a roller furling system and enjoy the many ...

  9. How to Choose a Furling System for Sailboats

    Types of Roller Furling Systems. The roller furling system makes it easier to control the front sail, its deployment and tension adjustment. The furler for the staysail is an example of the most common type of this system. It allows the helmsman to adjust the sail from the cockpit without the need for a large crew or excessive fuss on deck.

  10. What Is A Furler On A Sailboat?

    Roller furling systems are unique mechanisms that allow you to effortlessly roll up the sail or unfurl. A roller furling system features a central location for a drum or spool for storing the sail and a furling line to give sailors the ability to operate the sail. In my experience, furling systems are comparable to reefing systems, but are ...

  11. Roller Furling Mainsail: Everything You Need to Know

    A roller furling mainsail is a type of sail system used in yachts and sailing boats. It allows the mainsail to be easily rolled and unfurled, making sail handling more convenient. The main sail is attached to a rotating spar, which enables it to be furled or unfurled using a control line. This system offers improved safety, ease of use, and ...

  12. FURLING SYSTEMS

    GENOA FURLING SYSTEMS. Doyle's Genoa Furling System is an ideal, value priced solution for coastal cruisers. Roller furling makes handling larger genoas easier, and give sailors a wider wind range with the option of roller-reefing. Our design team's understanding of loads, strain and chafe allow Doyle to deliver a durable, cost-efficient sail.

  13. Headsail Roller Reefing Systems Can Jam If Not Set Up Correctly

    Improving Roller Reefing Efficiency. Some roller furling systems (like those shown here) incorporate a double swivel arrangement which puts a full roll into the middle of the sail before the rotation is taken up by the head and the tack. This goes some way towards removing the fullness that would otherwise be present in the partially rolled sail.

  14. DIY Installing Roller Furling Unit

    Roller furling allows you to spend less time folding or changing sails and more time on the water sailing. Furlers have become a reliable, easy to install, industry standard found on many performance racing boats as well as necessary gear for cruisers. This brief synopsis will give you an idea of what to expect when installing a new unit, no matter what brand you choose.

  15. Furlers: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

    The fact that most boats in the '70s and '80s had hank-on sails led to something of a roller furler binge in the '90s. Roller furlers have been standard on new boats for the last three-to-five years. Buying a furler requires the same philosophy as buying winches, the benefits of over-sizing make life easier.

  16. Sailboat Furling Systems & Hardware

    Types of Roller Furling Systems. Internal Halyard Furling Systems: These are reliable and cost-effective compared to head swivel systems on roller furling jibs. Head Swivel Systems: Refers to the swiveling mechanism at the top of the forestay, which allows the headsail to be furled or unfurled by rotating around the forestay. Flying Sail ...

  17. Installing Roller Furling on Anchor Rolly Tasker [FULL VIDEO]

    We install a new roller furling system on my boat in Australia . It's a Harken furling drum with Rolly Tasker sails. Thanks to Rolly Tasker for sponsoring my...

  18. Reefurl

    The Reefurl roller reefing furling sail system is designed to withstand the most rigorous demands of today's commercial, racing and cruising sailboats or yachts that need a reliable roller reefing furling system, not just a roller furling sail. The Reefurl system allows you to reef (partially deploy) the sail in strong wind conditions.

  19. Furlex systems

    FURLEX S. The S-series is Seldén's traditional jib furling and reefing system. Operated by pulling a furling line and fitted above deck, the S-series has been seen on boats worldwide for decades. The basic concept behind Furlex remains - a complete and reliable jib furler supported by professional sailmakers and riggers.

  20. ROLLER FURLING GENOA

    Roller Furling Genoas are the primary workhorse on most cruising boats. North Furling Genoas have the strength and toughness to withstand the inevitable flogging, furling, rig impact and shock loading associated with bluewater sailing. ... Purpose-built bluewater cruisers are generally larger than 40 feet, with sail-handling systems designed to ...

  21. ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM Nautos-usa

    Whether you talk about Roller furling systems, Code 0 furling systems, Nautos-USA has got the most comprehensive range of these products for your sailboat. V.ELO Ropes - Direct From distributor - All new lines - Dyneema licensed - 15 % Discount .

  22. ADDING ROLLER FURLING!

    Installation is straight forward, slide the furling drum on to the forestay, slide the foil sections one and connect them. Put the whole thing back on the boat. Every manufacturer will have a slightly different method of connecting the parts and pieces. Your headsail will need to be modified.

  23. Reefing & Furling

    make sail management easy. Online and in West Marine stores, you will find a complete selection of headsail roller furling and mainsail reefing systems. Respected brands we carry include . West Marine offers systems for small and large sailboats. Choose from our selection of . We offer related gear such as lazy jacks, Gale Sails and luff ...

  24. Sailboat Furler Systems

    Sailboat Furler Systems WE SHIP WORLDWIDE: More Info. Toggle menu. FREE SHIPPING* US Continental (min order $98) International (min order $750) ... J/70 Furling System & Parts; J/70 Halyard & Mast Base; J/70 Jib Handling System; J/70 Lifelines; J/70 Lines; J/70 Mainsheet & Traveler; J/70 Parts and Deck Hardware;

  25. Oday 28 sailboat

    1985 oday keel centerboard sailboat in good condition. Diesel, wheel, roller furling, Bimini, dodger, vhf, depth, speed, wind direction , folding prop, stereo, cockpit cushions etc. classic... Oday 28 sailboat - boats - by owner - marine sale - craigslist

  26. S2 8.0 SAILBOAT

    1978 S2 8.0 26 foot sailboat, shoal keel- 2.5 feet, with heavy duty over- the- road trailer with new brakes and tires. New CDI roller furling with 160 genoa. ... New CDI roller furling with 160 genoa. New depth finder. New automatic bilge pump. Decks re-cored with new paint and nonskid, all deck hardware re-bedded. Bottom stripped then VC17 ...

  27. Lancer Sailboat 30 feet motivated sellers

    Sweet 30 feet sailboat. Yanmar 15 Hp inboard, GPS navigation system, Autopilot, Furling jib, Sleeps 4, large cabin, swim latter, Two 12 v batteries, Solar panel charger, Life wests, cockpit cushions in the water, On a mooring in Shelburne Bay at Queen City Park VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS - $4000 OR BEST OFFER