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Boom Furling System is the result of years of
research, design and sailing. Proven over thousands
of miles of use, our unique Patented Articulating
Sail Track enables you to reef or furl on any
point of sail all from the safety of the cockpit.
It is the most advanced solution for mainsail
reefing and furling. The unique Sail Track and
feeder combine to precisely transfer any full
battened main to the mandrel located within the
boom - without snags or jams - and with battens
perfectly aligned.
Equally significant, reefing is easily and safely
accomplished by one person on any point of sail
- without changing course, heading up into the
wind or leaving the cockpit.
Boom furling has always been a great idea. It
took Schaefer engineering to make it a flawless
one.
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Batten and Receptacle
Schaefer batten end receptacle and sail
luff tape are supported by Schaefer's sailtrack,
absorbing batten compression loads and reducing
sail chafe. |
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Sail Articulation
Sail Track shown articulating on the system
axis. |
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Track Head Fitting
Upper sheave assembly with two aluminum
ball bearing sheaves further reduce friction.
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Sail Track
Entire system articulates on the same
axis, for easy hoisting, reefing and stowing
at any apparent wind angle.
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Boom Ends
Open-view boom ends allow visual inspection
of all internal parts for confidence while
reefing and furling.
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Furling Drum
Placing the furler drum at the aft end
of the boom eliminates the need to drill
large holes through the mast to mount the
drum forward of the mast where it can foul
lines. |
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- Oversized Torlon bearings are set in
angular contact races to absorb high compression
loads and minimize friction
- Torlon ball bearings reduce friction
to make hoisting, reefing or furling effortless.
- Aft drum perfectly aligns track with
gooseneck, for easy furling and reefing
on all points of sail.
- Heavy duty fixed rigid vang for correct
alignment and support.
- Use our wide array of turning blocks,
foot blocks, and mast-mounted bearing
blocks for proper leads to the cockpit.
- Furls any mainsail, even modern, high-performance,
full batten mains.
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