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Code Zero or Gennaker Furler - how to choose the right one?

Facnor_FX4500 drum

 

How do I choose the right code zero or gennaker furling unit for my boat? Data from 8 well-known manufacturers is reviewed and conclusions drawn to help guide you to an appropriate unit for your needs. A quick review of the available data will tell you that sizing the correct furling unit for your boat is NOT an exact science!

The Best Code 0 furlers for 25-30ft Sailing Boats

Trogear-Bowsprit with code 0 furler

 

If you have a 25-30ft sailboat and you are looking to boost your sailing performance with a code zero or asymmetric spinnaker then you will need a furler in the 900-1000kg working load range. There is a decent selection of different products available at this size, but which one should you chose? In this blog we run through the relative pro’s and con’s of the main contenders.

Armare Zero Twist Torsional Ropes

Ubi_Maior_fr-Furler©StudioBorlenghi_StefanoGattini

 

Armare Ropes is a 200-year-old, family owned, rope making business in Northern Italy. Upffront are pleased to launch a new range of finished torsional ropes, for code zero and asymmetric furlers, from this progressive company.

Bamar RLG EVO ROLLGEN Top Down Furling System

BAMAR RLG EVO Rollgen top down furler

 

Karver KF V3 Furler Accessories Guide

Karver V3 KF Furler

 

The Karver KF V3 range is now available at upfront.com. With this latest iteration of their popular KF furlers, Karver have moved away from dedicated top down drums in favour of a more flexible modular system.

This blog will outline the accessories available for the KF V3 range and help you identify what will fit best into your set up.

 

New Product Launch - Karver V3 Furlers

Karver V3 KF Furler

 

Karver have just released details of a major redesign of their entire KF continuous line furler range. Almost 20 years of end user feedback and manufacturing experience have been brought together in this extensive upgrade. We are busy working to get the new range online but in the meantime, here is a summary of the key features of the 2021 Karver V3 KF Furlers.

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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