Paired with harken s great reputation and popularity in a wide range of products the availability of spares and reports of great after market support and service make the mkiv our runner up choice.
Harken electric furling systems.
They outperform in mast or in boom furling systems at the right price.
Harken mkiv furling systems are strong lightweight and aerodynamic with the performance and features harken is known for.
Practical sailor s 2009 test of furling systems has this to say about harken mkiv.
They come with a control box 40 amp circuit breaker and switches.
Toggle and link plates sold separately.
The lower furling unit foils and halyard swivel are included as well as a 12 or 24 volt control box switches and circuit breaker.
When i purchase an electric furling system what is included.
Sails shape size design.
I have a harken manual furling system on my boat.
Harken s furling system is the most popular on the market.
Small boat and code zero units are for furling only not for reefing.
Are all harken jib reefing furling systems capable of reefing a headsail.
Why choose battcars instead of in boom or in mast furling.
A basic in boom or in mast furling system costs four to six times as much as our top of the line harken battcar system.
Mainsail handling systems mainsail handling manuals.
Power cables are not supplied but the manual has recommendations for cable size.
Mkiv mkiii small boat reflex underdeck mkiv electric hydraulic carbon and esp jib reefing furling.
With ball bearing battcars you don t need a new boom running rigging mast.
These free rolling furlers make all the difference in headsail control by allowing racers and cruisers to quickly furl and reef from the safety of the cockpit while maintaining.
When ordering match pin size.
The harken system for instance has a manual drive slot that will accept a specially adapted bit in a cordless drill.
Battcar systems accessories maintenance quick service guide.
Either electric furler can be bought as an entire system or retrofitted as an upgrade to an existing harken manual furling foil.
Electric furling q a maintenance.
Mkiv jib reefing furling q a.
All electric furlers also have a manual backup in case of power failure.
Harken offers a variety of furling systems to safely tame soft luff sails from the cockpit.
Longevity ease of use and simplicity of installation are crucial components of the design.
Many of them also work with a winch handle.
Yes as long as the furling system has aluminum extrusions covering the headstay.
