REEFURL

 

ROLLER REEFING FURLING SYSTEMS

Roller furling

The Reefurl roller reefing furling system is designed to withstand the most rigorous demands of today's Commercial, racing and cruising sailboats or yachts that need a reliable roller reefing furling system, not just a roller furling. The Reefurl roller reefing furling system allows you to reef (partially deploy) the sail in strong wind conditions, this means your Large Genoa can be reduced (reefed) with a roller reefing furling system to become a Jib, Storm sail or anything in-between.

Can be operated from the safety of the cockpit

The Reefurl roller reefing furling system is not only better suited to the lone sailor, it is much safer, as the roller reefing furling system can be operated from the safety of the cockpit, the sail can be reefed in a matter of seconds or completely rolled up when a squall approaches. On larger sailboats or yachts that have an inner-headstay, the sail can be rolled very quickly when tacking to allow a large Number 1 or Genoa to pass between the headstay and the inner-headstay without a crewmember having to go forward to push the sail through the opening. The larger than average size drum means that the Reefurl roller reefing furling never requires a winch to reef or roll the sail.

 

 

BENEFITS

GREATER SAFETY: Setting, reefing, rolling and securing the sail is all done from the safety of the cockpit without the use of a winch.

EASY REEFING: In storm conditions the sail can be reefed in a matter of seconds without you or your crew risking life or injury on a wave swept bow, fighting waves and a flapping Jib or Genoa.

ENJOYABLE: Because of the ease and simplicity of 'REEFURL', sailing will immediately become more enjoyable. Where previously you may not have bothered setting sail, you can now set a sail and be sailing in just seconds.

COST SAVING: Your one Genoa can be reefed to become a Jib or Storm Sail or anywhere in between, thus saving the cost of several headsails each of which would more than exceed the cost of a 'REEFURL' reefing furling system.
 

FINALLY,
a totally reliable furling system, proudly manufactured
and marketed at a very realistic and affordable price.

 

 

 

THE FURLING SYSTEM

Our reefing furling system uses a return halyard, eliminating the possibility of jamming, sticking or becoming tangled at the top of the mast.

RETURN HALYARD: The sail is hoisted to the top of the furling by means of an external halyard that is fed from the "block" (pictured).

This block is fabricated into the top of the furling extrusion and the halyard returns to the drum where it is tied off. The sail is then tensioned by down hauling to the drum.

 

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Foil

FURLING SAILS: The sail should have an 8mm (5/16') bolt rope of hard nylon or similar in an envelope on the luff of the sail and should end as close to the top corner (head) as possible. The bolt rope should be stitched into the top 3 or 4 inches of the bolt rope envelope and not be stitched at the bottom(tack). The bolt rope should extend several inches beyond the end of the envelope. This prevents the sail gathering on the bolt rope. The furling sail can have straps at the 'head' and 'tack' (as indicated) instead of the usual 'eye'. The UV protection is usually applied to the Starboard side of the sail.

THE BOLT ROPE: The bolt rope should be 8mm (5/16') and can be of hard nylon, polypropylene polyester or similar. The photo is of Polyethylene Staple Rope (SILVER) and is ideally suited as a bolt rope.

Bolt rope

CONVERTING YOUR SAIL TO A FURLING SAIL

There is no need to replace your existing sail. All sails can be converted to a furling sail and conversion is usually simple and inexpensive. We will supply the exact sail luff measurements with your order. There is no problem if your sail is short, however if it is too long, your sailmaker will be able to 'trim' the sail to fit your new system with minimal sail area loss. Do not be confused with sail conversions, we would be pleased to assist you or discuss your individual requirements. enquires at office@bruceroberts.com.au

 

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS
*Maximum forestay diameter.................................14mm. (9/16')

*Extrusion bolt rope opening..................................4.5mm.(3/16')

*Extrusion diameter................................................37mm. (1.5")

*APPLICABLE FOR ALL SIZES
EXTRA LARGE
 Suitable for sail boats with forestays over about 13 meters (43 ft).

*External drum diameter................................300mm. (12 inches)

*Internal drum diameter..................................150mm. (6 inches)

*Rope capacity-8mm. (5/16')...........................50 meters (154 ft)

*Maximum sail foot length, up to.........................18 meters (60 ft)

 

LARGE
 Suitable for sail boats with forestays up to about 13 meters (43 feet) or for staysails on larger sail boats.

*External drum diameter................................250mm. (10 inches)

*Internal drum diameter..................................127mm. (5 inches)

*Rope capacity-8mm. (5/16').............................25 meters (82 ft)

*Maximum sail foot length, up to.........................11 meters (36 ft)

 

REGULAR
 Suitable for sail boats with forestays up to about 30 feet.

*External drum diameter................................. 200mm. (8 inches)

*Internal drum diameter..................................100mm. (4 inches)

*Rope capacity-8mm. (5/16').............................15 meters (50 ft)

*Maximum sail foot length, up to...........................7 meters (23 ft)

 

SMALL
 Suitable for small sail boats.

*External drum diameter........................................165mm. (6.5')

*Internal drum diameter....................................80mm. (3 inches)

*Rope capacity-8mm. (5/16').............................12 meters (40 ft)

*Maximum sail foot length, up to...........................6 meters (20 ft)
HALYARD REQUIREMENTS:

The length of the halyard for hoisting the sail to the top of the mast should be one meter longer than the forestay length and 8mm (5/16') or 10mm (3/8') in diameter.

The halyard for the furling drum should be 8mm (5/16'). The length of the drum halyard should be approximately two and a half times the distance from the drum to the cockpit. The actual length will depend on the size of the sail.

 

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