MAINSAIL REEFING SYSTEM
23/05/08
The new In-Boom Furling System is ideal for fast and efficient reefing when sailing single-handed or short crewed.
Hi-low is quite simple in operation. As the mainsail is hoisted, reefed or lowered, it is rolled inside the boom providing a secure and protective stowage for the sail.
An important system benefit is that sail shape is always un-compromised and performance is improved greatly by using a fully-battened sail. Unlike in-mast furling, the reefed sail weight remains low down to minimise any pitching and rolling.
The Hi-Low system can be retrofitted to almost any yacht and is suitable for most types of sailing boat from 20 - 40’ in overall length. It is quick and easy to fit without the need for unstepping the rig. No more packing the main with sail ties or going on
deck to reef or stow the sail. No more blocked views from the lowered mainsail when entering the harbour or mooring.
ADVANTAGES of HI-LOW REEFER SYSTEM
• Easy sail handling
• Hoisting and reefing is performed from the cockpit
• Improved performance from a fully battened sail
• Improved efficiency when reefed.
• Ability to reduce ir increase desired sail area quickly.
• Lower CofG than in-mast systems.
• Sail lasts and performs longer without creasing
• No sail jamming in mast
The system benefits are so great that two leading marine specialists - HYS RIGGING and DOYLE SAILS - have combined forces to offer a complete turn-key package:-
SYSTEM FEATURES
The Hi-Low hardware comes complete inside a new boom.
The boom is fitted with adjustable outhaul, kicker and gooseneck toggle. A special sailcloth luff track completes the package. Additional fittings to the deck, leading the halyard and reef line aft to the cockpit can also be fitted.
HYS Rigging (Hamble Yacht Services)
will supply and fit the system to your yacht. HYS have years of specialist knowledge building rigs and installing systems.
Dennis Fisher
HYS RIGGING 02380 454 111
Email: rigging@hambleyachtservices.co.uk
Website: www.hambleyachtservices.co.uk
Doyle Sails can supply an exact fit mainsail for the system. Doyle are renowned for fitting high quality reefing sails using materials that are strong and stable.
Philip Bennett
DOYLE SAILS UK 02380 332 622
Email: info@doylesails.co.uk
Website: www.doylesails.co.uk
FIND OUT MORE:
View http://www.hilowreefing.co.uk
And see the video of the system working!