Sailing tips

Sailing tips

June 17, 2026 | 6 min read

Electric Gennaker Furler: When It Pays to Upgrade from Manual

Electric gennaker furlers cost three times more than manual systems. We compare the Seldén CXe and Profurl NEXe, break down real installation costs, and explain exactly which boat size tips the balance.

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Sailing tips

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.

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Sailing tips

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.

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Sailing tips

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.

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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.

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Sailing tips

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.

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Sailing tips

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.

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Sailing tips

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.

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Sailing tips

March 30, 2026 | 7 min read

Selden Furlex vs Harken MKIV vs Profurl vs Facnor: which furling system is right for your boat?

The four major roller furling system brands compared. Bearings, foil profiles, maintenance, prices and which boat each system suits best. Based on technical specifications, not opinions.

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