Tuff Luff
Tuff Luff, developed by Schaefer Marine—a company specializing in marine hardware since 1966—has established itself as a leading performance headstay system in the sailing community. It is a high-performance slotted headstay system designed to enhance sail efficiency, particularly in racing applications. Its aerodynamic design reduces friction and turbulence, resulting in faster sail adjustments and improved overall performance. Tuff Luff's innovative design has been widely adopted in various competitive sailing arenas, including one-design racing and prestigious events like the America's Cup. Read more below...
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Over the years, TuffLuff has maintained its reputation for simplicity and quality, with minimal significant changes to its design, underscoring its durability and effectiveness. A notable advancement came with the introduction of the Tuff Luff Aero model, featuring a patented teardrop shape that provides at least 9% more lift by promoting faster wind reattachment to the sail with less turbulence.
Today, Tuff Luff systems are trusted by competitive sailors worldwide, from club racers to participants in grand prix regattas, due to their proven performance and reliability.
Tuff Luff Key Features
Aerodynamic Shape: The patented teardrop profile of the Tuff Luff Aero model provides at least 9% more lift by promoting faster wind reattachment to the sail with less turbulence.
Twin-Groove Design: Allows for rapid sail changes, enabling sailors to maintain optimal sail configurations during competitive scenarios.
High-Quality Materials: Constructed from durable materials to withstand the demands of high-performance sailing.
Tuff Luff Technical Specifications
Tuff Luff systems are available in various models to accommodate different headstay dimensions and sail configurations. Below are specifications for select models:
Model | Max Headstay Diameter | Max Rod Size | Luff Tape Diameter | Extrusion Lengths Available | Max Headstay Lengths Supported |
1205 | 1/4" (6mm) | -10 | #5 (4mm) | 25' (7.6m), 30' (9m), 36' (11m), 46' (14m) | Up to 50' (15.2m) |
1706 | 5/16" (8mm) | -17 | #6 (5mm) | 36' (11m), 46' (14m), 59' (18m) | Up to 63' (19.2m) |
2206 | 3/8" (10mm) | -22 | #6 (5mm) | 46' (14m), 59' (18m), 72' (22m) | Up to 76' (23.2m) |
Note: The extrusion weight for the 1205 model is approximately 0.11 lbs/ft (0.16 kg/m), while the 1706 model has an extrusion weight of about 0.17 lbs/ft (0.25 kg/m). The 2206 model's extrusion weight is around 0.24 lbs/ft (0.36 kg/m).
Tuff Luff systems are trusted by competitive sailors worldwide, from one-design racing to prestigious events like the America's Cup, due to their proven performance and reliability.
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