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Karver Furler Accessories Guide for KF V3 Range

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

-French posts furling furling accessories Karver

11.12.2024 18:26:20

Prepping your cockpit with clutches and deck organisers - A Sailors Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about the cockpit and how best to prepare it with clutches and deck organisers for a successful sailing experience. What is the cockpit? The pit is the ne...

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11.12.2024 17:26:59

Performance dinghy ropes explained

Do you get confused with the myriad of rope manufacturers and dinghy ropes available? Read this quick recommendation of what dinghy rope to use in which application. With just a few different dinghy r...

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11.12.2024 17:23:35

Top down furler and Bottom up furler - Differences and Options

What are the key differences between bottom up and top down furler units and do I need a dedicated unit for each type of furling? For a definition of the expressions, "top-down" and "bottom-up" furlin...

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11.12.2024 17:13:07

The Spinlock RIG SENSE – Find your optimum rig tension and keep it!

The Spinlock Rig Sense is a compact rig tension device designed to measure the loads in wire or rope on small keelboats and dinghies. Many boat owners may not be aware of just how critically important...

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11.12.2024 17:10:53

Basic Boat Rope Maintenance

Saltwater and dirt tears away at the fibres of the boat rope, shortening their lifespan. ‘Salty ropes’ are damp, thus collect more dirt. Boat ropes aren’t cheap and so proper maintenance will ensure y...

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11.12.2024 17:07:14

Trogear Bowsprit - Installing above Existing Bow Rollers

Retrofitting a Trogear bowsprit, to allow the use of code 0 and asymmetric sails, is an increasingly popular performance upgrade for both cruisers and offshore racing sailors. A big consideration for ...

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11.12.2024 17:01:39

How to Choose a Spinlock Life Jackets & Accessories

Lifejacket pioneers Spinlock are renowned for their sleek, comfortable to wear, high-spec lifejackets. In a previous blog , we introduced the full range of Spinlock life jackets and took a look at the...

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11.12.2024 15:11:05

Sail ropes: a brief guide to cover materials

All sailing boats need sail ropes. Butwhat is required ofa ropevariesgreatly depending on the application. A vang purchase systemdemandsdifferent characteristicstoa sheet, just as a halyard on a cruis...

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11.12.2024 14:57:03

nke Depth sensors and Speed sensors explained

This blog will focus on the nke speed and depth sensors. Good quality sensors are key to good autopilot performance, but location and water conditions are also factors in choosing the right sensors fo...

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11.12.2024 13:02:04

What's The Right Sailing Sheet For My Boat?

Picking out the perfect sailing sheet can be difficult, but we're here to help! Check out the information below for some tips on what you should consider when buying. Sailing Sheet Diameter Length The...

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14.10.2024 13:41:22

Choosing the right boat shackle – Where do I start?

Many boat shackles and connectors are functionally very similar, so it can be difficult to know exactly what shackle is best for each application. That’s why we have put together this blog to walk you...

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30.09.2024 08:11:52

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