Blog - Sailing tips and product information

June 12, 2026 | 6 min read

Furling Line: How to Choose the Right Diameter, Length and Material

Riding turns, an overfull drum, or a line your hands can't grip in wet conditions: here's how to choose the right furling line diameter, calculate the correct length, and pick a material that won't let you down.

Facnor FX+, LS and Flatdeck: Which Furling System Fits Your Boat?

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June 10, 2026 | 7 min read

Facnor FX+, LS and Flatdeck: Which Furling System Fits Your Boat?

Facnor makes four distinct systems for genoa, Code 0 and gennaker. Here's the honest breakdown: which fits your boat, what to watch for after a few seasons, and where the FX+ sizing chart actually matters.

Seldén Furlex 204E or 304E: which electric genoa furler fits your boat, and what does it really cost?

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June 5, 2026 | 7 min read

Seldén Furlex 204E or 304E: which electric genoa furler fits your boat, and what does it really cost?

The Furlex 204E and 304E use a 42V motor fed from your 12V or 24V system. Here's how to pick the right size, what the full installation costs, and the one mistake that trips most sailors up.

Genoa Furler for a 30, 38 or 45-Foot Boat: Which System Actually Fits?

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June 3, 2026 | 7 min read

Genoa Furler for a 30, 38 or 45-Foot Boat: Which System Actually Fits?

The right genoa furler depends on more than your boat's length. Here is how to match the Seldén Furlex, Harken MKIV and Profurl C to your rig, with real price comparisons from €799 to €2,700.

Anti-torsion line for code zero furlers: when you need it and when you don't

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May 29, 2026 | 6 min read

Anti-torsion line for code zero furlers: when you need it and when you don't

Most sailors know a code zero needs a different furler than a genoa. Fewer know that the anti-torsion cable inside that furler makes the difference between a clean furl and a 100 m² mess in 20 knots.

What size genoa furler do you need? Forestay diameter and luff length explained

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May 27, 2026 | 7 min read

What size genoa furler do you need? Forestay diameter and luff length explained

Before you order a genoa furler, get two measurements right: forestay diameter and luff length. Here is how to do it and what the sizing charts of Seldén, Harken, Profurl and Facnor actually mean.

May 26, 2026 | 8 min read

Selden CX vs Profurl NEX vs Harken Reflex vs Facnor FX+: which Code 0 furler fits your boat?

The four major Code 0 furling systems compared on bearings, drum design, ratchet options, weight and price. Based on technical specifications and hands-on experience.

Code 0 or gennaker furler: how to pick the right system before you buy

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May 24, 2026 | 6 min read

Code 0 or gennaker furler: how to pick the right system before you buy

Code 0 and gennaker furling systems look similar but work completely differently. Choosing the wrong one means poor performance, costly adapters, or a sail that wont furl properly.

Ball bearing, plain bearing or roller bearing: which sailing block is right for your boat?

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March 31, 2026 | 7 min read

Ball bearing, plain bearing or roller bearing: which sailing block is right for your boat?

Not all sailing blocks are created equal. The bearing type determines how smoothly a block turns, how much load it can handle, and how long it lasts. In this article we explain the three bearing types and help you choose.