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July 31, 2026 | 6 min read

Genoa Won't Feed Into the Furler Foil? Here's What Actually Fixes It

Your genoa jams a few feet into the foil at the start of the season? Here's what's really going on with the prefeeder, the luff tape and the groove, and the fixes that work before you call a rigger.

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July 29, 2026 | 6 min read

Halyard Wrap: Why Your Furling Genoa Jams and How to Stop It

The furling line goes slack and the genoa stalls half-rolled: nine times out of ten it's the halyard wrapping around the foil, not the furler itself. Here's why it happens and how Furlex, Harken, Profurl and Facnor try to prevent it.

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July 24, 2026 | 8 min read

Seldén GX vs Profurl Spinex vs Harken Reflex vs Facnor FX+: which top-down gennaker furler fits your boat?

Seldén GX, Profurl Spinex, Harken Reflex or Facnor FX+: real SWL ranges, sail-area sizing and prices compared before you buy a gennaker furler.

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July 22, 2026 | 6 min read

Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Furler: Why Your Gennaker Rolls the Opposite Way of Your Code 0

Top-down and bottom-up furlers roll in opposite directions for a mechanical reason. How to match the system to your sail, and the tension mistake that ruins the first furls.

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July 17, 2026 | 7 min read

When to Replace Your Furling Line: The Wear Signs That Actually Matter

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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July 15, 2026 | 6 min read

Seldén, Profurl, Harken or Facnor: Which Brand Actually Sells an Electric Furler?

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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July 10, 2026 | 7 min read

What to Check on a Used Furling System Before You Buy the Boat

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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July 8, 2026 | 6 min read

Genoa Furler for Racing: When a Lightweight System Actually Helps

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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July 3, 2026 | 7 min read

Converting a Manual Furler to Electric: What It Actually Costs

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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