Harken Reflex Furler - Always adapting to stay ahead of the game Blocks, winches, travellers and a whole range of other systems, Harken has been a market leader in the sailing industry for over 40 years and is a household name among sailors. They consistently deliv... code zero furler -French posts furling -German posts Harken
Wichard MXEvo 2:1/3:1 Blocks - Often imitated but tough to beat Wichard’s expertise comes from over 100 years of forging safety parts for the manufacturing industry, so when it came to designing boat fittings, strength and safety have always been at the top of the... -German posts halyard shackle Wichard
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
What size electric boat winch do I need? Electric boat winch is becoming increasinglycommon. Used to reduce the strain of trimming and hoisting sails, electric boat winches make sailing more accessible; with strength no longer a barrier, it’... electric winches -German posts winches
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 ... bowsprits -French posts -German posts Trogear
Sailmon & Cyclops Smartlink Nano – Improve Your Performance from the Start Line In previous articles we have spoken about the Sailmon Max and the Cyclops Marine smartlinkNano,but never the two together! Not only will we be introducing some cutting-edge technology, but we will als... Cyclops Marine -French posts -German posts sailing instruments Sailmon
ROPEYE Loop - Back to the Future! It's the big return of Ropeye Loop products!After almost two years of absence, this well-known brand is back in force on our waters, whether on new foiling dinghies, IMOCA’s, maxi’s, or to modernize a... -French posts -German posts padeyes Ropeye
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... -French posts -German posts life jackets Spinlock
Gottifredi Maffioli Safeline Max – Dyneema lifelines for yachts Textile Dyneema lifelines are an increasingly popular choice for cruising as well as racing sailboats. They offer some clear advantages and that is why premium Italian rope manufacturer, Gottifredi Ma... boat lifelines -German posts Gottifredi Maffioli
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
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... -French posts -German posts Gottifredi Maffioli Premium Ropes ropes
Simrad Tillerpilot - A Cost Effective Extra Pair Of Hands For shorthanded sailors, a good autohelm is like having an extra pair of hands on deck. But the cost of a full-blown instrument system can be prohibitive for many smaller boats. A Simrad tillerpilot o... -French posts -German posts Simrad tiller pilots