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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.

Replacing your Karver Furler Quick Release Spring Kit

karver furler replacement pin

 

The Karver range of furling units has come a long way in the last 10-15 years, with each aspect of the design seeing incremental improvements. Captive pins with quick release mechanisms are almost universal on furling drums and swivels these days and they too have seen considerable development. The quick release mechanisms rely on small springs which can get damaged and require replacement. This blog will outline the evolution of the Karver captive pin systems and help you identify the correct replacement spring kit for your Karver furler.

Is it a Halyard Swivel, Top Swivel or just a Swivel!?

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Image Credits: The Rigging Company

 

There are many types of swivels used on board boats, several of which are mounted on halyards, however, the term “Halyard Swivel” is reserved for one specific application. In this blog we will explain what a halyard swivel is, what it does and then explain the options available, depending on the setup of your boat.

What makes Gottifredi Maffioli Superswift rope so super?

Superswift boat rope

 Image: Gottifredi Maffioli

 

Superswift, from leading rope makers Gottifredi Maffioli, is a favorite among performance dinghy sailors and big boat sailors alike. When you take a closer look at the features of this versatile rope, it’s not difficult to see why...

Fresh In: Tiller Extensions!


Spinlock Tiller Extension


Take a glance at upffront.com, and you’ll see we’ve got a brand-new category: ‘Steering Systems’.

In the future, this category will be stocked with all things steering – such as wheels, rudder blades and complete steering systems (coming soon!) – but to begin, we’re kicking off with some terrific tiller extensions.

 

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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