Launched at Dusseldorf Boatshow 2017, the LOOP® Products E-Furler 1500 brings push-button technology, safety and comfort to sports boat gennaker furling.
When purchasing a furling system, there are several other considerations that need to be taken into account to ensure you have a fully operational furling system. Some are basic / essentials and others are optional extra’s.
What are the key differences between bottom-up and top-down furling units and do I need a dedicated unit for each type of furling?
Top down furling and bottom up furling are expressions used primarily for continuous line furling systems using a torsional cable/rope, around which the sail furls. As opposed to a traditional foil furling system, used on cruising boats, where the jib/genoa is hoisted in a luff groove in the aluminium foil and the sail furls around the full length of the foil.
Understand the importance of having a good quality furling line for continuous line furlers, what to look out for and where to find an extensive range of performance and cruising furling lines.
Have you got any idea what's the difference in design between a top-down or bottom-up torsional cable? Find out what makes a good torsional cable and the important differences between the two applications.
