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September 5, 2026 | 7 min read

Furling a Staysail on a Cutter Rig: What Actually Goes Wrong

Retrofitting a furler to a cutter's inner stay causes problems the manuals don't cover: stay clearance, anchor conflicts, halyard wrap and tacking fouling. Here's what actually happens, with real numbers from cutter owners.

Catamaran Furling: Why the Genoa and Screecher Setup Isn't Like a Monohull's

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September 4, 2026 | 7 min read

Catamaran Furling: Why the Genoa and Screecher Setup Isn't Like a Monohull's

Catamarans run one forestay with no backup, treat a screecher furler as standard kit, and hit the electric break-even point sooner than monohulls. Here's what actually changes.

Furling Line Overrides: Why They Happen (and Why the Winch Makes It Worse)

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September 2, 2026 | 7 min read

Furling Line Overrides: Why They Happen (and Why the Winch Makes It Worse)

A furling line override rarely gets better with more winch power. Here's what actually causes riding turns at the drum, and how to clear one safely.

Electric Furler Loses Power: What Actually Happens on CXe, Furlex Electric and NEXe

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August 28, 2026 | 7 min read

Electric Furler Loses Power: What Actually Happens on CXe, Furlex Electric and NEXe

Not every electric furler has a backup when the motor stops. Here is what actually happens on the Seldén CXe, Furlex Electric and Profurl NEXe, and how to prepare before you need it.

Electric Furler Maintenance: The Gearbox Service Most Owners Skip

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August 26, 2026 | 8 min read

Electric Furler Maintenance: The Gearbox Service Most Owners Skip

Seldén wants the Furlex Electric gearbox serviced every five years. What actually fails on an electric furler, what you can maintain yourself, and what skipping it costs you.

What Size Code 0 Furler Do You Need? SWL, Sail Area and Cable Diameter Explained

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August 21, 2026 | 6 min read

What Size Code 0 Furler Do You Need? SWL, Sail Area and Cable Diameter Explained

A code 0 furler isn't sized by your forestay like a genoa furler. It's rated by SWL and sail area, and getting that rating wrong is the most common code 0 mistake we see.

Choosing the Right Anti-Torsion Line Diameter (and Why Length Changes the Answer)

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August 19, 2026 | 6 min read

Choosing the Right Anti-Torsion Line Diameter (and Why Length Changes the Answer)

A 9mm anti-torsion line runs fine for years on one boat and turns into a twisted mess on another that looks identical on paper. Here is what actually decides the right diameter.

Converting a Hank-On Jib to a Furling System: What Actually Changes on Your Rig

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August 15, 2026 | 7 min read

Converting a Hank-On Jib to a Furling System: What Actually Changes on Your Rig

Thinking about converting hank-on sails to a roller furler? Here is what actually changes on your headstay, what it costs, and where DIY conversions go wrong.

Why Your Furler's Top Swivel Gets Stiff, and What It Costs to Fix

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August 14, 2026 | 6 min read

Why Your Furler's Top Swivel Gets Stiff, and What It Costs to Fix

A furling genoa that suddenly needs more effort to roll usually isn't the sail. It's the top swivel bearing wearing out, and the fix ranges from a 35 euro bearing plug to a 1,200 euro halyard swivel kit depending on your brand.