Useful tips and tricks for sailors
23 articles
Fraying isn't the real warning sign. Here's what glazing, core exposure and drum fit actually tell you about when a furling line needs replacing.
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Not every electric furler is built the same way. Here is which brands manufacture a complete electric unit, and which ones sell a motor kit for their existing manual furler.
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A used furling system can hide years of skipped maintenance behind a smooth-looking drum. Here's what to actually check before you buy the boat.
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Most grand-prix racers skip a furler entirely. For club racing and short-handed crews, here's when a lightweight system like the Facnor FX+ or Harken Reflex actually pays off, and when it just costs you speed.
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Seldén, Facnor and Harken all sell motor kits for existing manual furlers. Here is what actually gets swapped, what it costs per model, and when the retrofit is not worth it.
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Five installation mistakes turn a brand-new Code 0 furler into a jammed drum and a wrapped sail. Here's what actually goes wrong on the bow, and the fix for each one.
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The MKIV Ocean costs €715 less than the standard MKIV. For most cruising sailors, that gap pays for a double-groove racing feature you’ll never use. Here’s how to pick the right Harken system and unit size for your rig.
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Through-deck genoa furlers give more luff length and a cleaner foredeck, but cost over €2,000 more than standard on-deck systems. Here is exactly when the upgrade makes sense - and when it does not.
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Most sailors focus on the furler and forget the blocks that route the furling line back to the cockpit. Wrong block, wrong position — and your line binds, wears fast, or becomes a workout to pull. Here is how to get it right.
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