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Sailing tips
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.
July 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Sailing tips
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.
July 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Sailing tips
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.
July 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Sailing tips
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.
July 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Sailing tips
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.
July 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Sailing tips
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.
June 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing tips
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.
June 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Sailing tips
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.
June 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Sailing tips
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.
June 17, 2026 · 6 min read
