| The In-Boom Furling Systems Comparison Chart |
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Tired of the hard work and complications associated with conventional booms and slab reefing? Looking for an advanced mainsail handling system? This chart will help you compare side by side, feature by feature, and dollar for dollar the different options available. See for yourself why more and more sailors are making Furlboom, the In-Boom Furling System of choice. Use this sheet to help you evaluate your system needs.
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Tapered
Boom shape for reduced weight and a more elegant look. |
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Patented
Four-Cavity reinforced construction for rigidity, strength, and
lightweight. |
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Similar
weight and appearance to conventional booms.
Lighter and smaller than comparable in-boom systems. |
X |
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Requires
no modifications or increased weight for use with center boom sheeting. |
X |
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No
external brackets, rollers, or sail covers to spoil the clean and
streamlined appearance. |
X |
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No
shafts through mast required, thus eliminating potential mast weakening. |
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Mounted
entirely on the back of the mast. No
equipment on forward side of mast to interfere with jib sheets or
spinnaker poles. |
X |
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Non-welded
construction with concealed fasteners. |
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Non-aligned
universal joint providing greater range of operation. |
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Two-axis
self-aligning articulating double roller luff feeder to prevent sail
jamming and chafing. |
X |
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Mast
foils solidly and aerodynamically attached to mast to prevent abnormal
airflows. |
X |
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Continuous
PVC sail track insert eliminates metal contact with the sail, preventing
chafing. |
X |
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Forward
rotating protector cone, sail rollers, and open boom-end to prevent sail
chafe. |
X |
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Optional
electric or hydraulic drives available. |
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Standard
manual backup with winch handle on all drive types. |
X |
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No
compromise sail shape. Accepts
conventionally cut fully battened mainsails with normal luff curve. |
X |
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Accepts
most catamaran roaches. |
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Can
be fitted to pre-bent masts. |
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Allows
for mainsail furling and reefing at all points of sail. |
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Mainsail
can be furled and covered in less than a minute. |
X |
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Ratcheted
drive locking pin prevents luff creep and sagging, and holds sail in place
in the event of deck hardware or furling line failure. Luff tension and reef point not held by furling line.
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Effortless,
continuous, and gradual reefing for maximum responsiveness to all changing
weather conditions. |
X |
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Automatic
outhaul adjustment for increased upwind / downwind performance. |
X |
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Flexible
mandrel with internal sail rollers allows for gradual flattening of
mainsail as it is reefed. |
X |
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Built-in
internal sail cover allows effortless sail covering in a few seconds, and
eliminates the need for a conventional sail cover. |
X |
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Designed
to prevent forward end of battens from “hooking” to windward. |
X |
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Furling
line fits normal sized self-tailing winches. |
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Backup
furling capability at mast in the event of furling line failure.
Optional primary furling control at mast when rope drive and
furling line are not used. |
X |
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Standard
anodized boom finish. |
X |
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Winner
of the Millennium Round the World Race from Jerusalem to Rome completed
April 20, 2000. |
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Sailmaker’s
choice for sail shape and performance. |
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Three-year
limited warranty. |
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Equipment
Cost |
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Accessories
Cost |
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Installation
Cost |
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Total
Sail-Away Cost |
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For
more information regarding the Furlboom Performance In-Boom Furling
System and the name of a dealer or representative in your area call us at 949-642-9530,
email us at info@furlboom.com, or visit our Website at www.furlboom.com
Manufactured and distributed by:

Yachting Systems of America, llc
1041
West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, California 92627, USA
phone: 949.642-9530 • fax:
949.642-9550
email: info@furlboom.com • web: www.furlboom.com