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... Facnor -French posts furling -German posts Karver Ronstan top down furlers
Furling Drum Locks - to lock, or not to lock? There is somewhat of a debate over the use of drum locks on a continuous line furling drum. As it says on the tin, a drum locks are designed to lock a continuous line furling drum in place, in order t... drum locks -French posts furling furling drum -German posts
Bamar ROLLGEN furler - Top Down Furling System Introducing the Bamar ROLLGEN furler - top down furling system and why, at Upffront, we think this is a great product for cruising boats from 38-60 Feet. Bamar is an Italian manufacturer of furling sy... Bamar furling -German posts top down furlers
Ubi Maior Italia - FR Furler Range Ubi Maior Italia puts a real emphasis on adopting the latest production techniques to maintain their sailing hardware range at the performance cutting edge. The latest evolution of their successful FR... code zero furler furling gennaker furler -German posts Ubi Maior
Bamar Rollgen Furler – Code 0 Furler Hailing from Northern Italy, Bamar are over 40 years old and on a mission to create sleek, performance orientated furling designs that aim to ‘partially automate sailing operations’. In this blog we w... Bamar code zero code zero furler -French posts furling
What Information is Required to Specify the Correct Genoa Furling System? So, you’re in the market for a new genoa furling system or genoa reefing system… either your existing furling unit is extremely old - and spare parts aren’t available anymore - or you’re choosing to s... furling genoa furling jib furlers
Wire vs Composite Structural Furling Forestays In our previous blog ,we explainedwhat we meant by the term: structural furling forestay. In this article we look at when to use traditional wire vs a composite cable as the torsional stay. Structural... furling furling lines structural furler
Top down furler vs Bottom up furler - whats the difference? Top down furler and bottom up furler 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 furl... code zero furler -French posts furling -German posts
Best Code Zero furlers: Top 5 from Upffront.com in 2024 In this blog we round up5 of the best code zero furlerson the market. Choosing the right code zero furler is a question of boat size and SWL (safe working load), sail area, performance level and budge... code zero furler furling -German posts Karver KZ Race Furler Profurl Ubi Maior
Code Zero or Gennaker Furler - how to choose the right one? How do I choose the right code zero or gennaker furler 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 qu... code zero furler -French posts furling gennaker furler -German posts
Facnor Electric Furler - latching on the trend of boat electrification The sailing world is undergoing a sea change, embracing the power of electrification for unparalleled ease and convenience, especially for older crews and solo sailors. Electric systems are revolution... electric furler Facnor furling -German posts
How Long is my Furling Line? It’s a simple question but if you are buying a new furler or need to organise a replacement furling line and do not have access to measure it……. how long should it be!? In this blog we give you some s... -French posts furling furling lines -German posts