The In-Boom Furling Systems Comparison Chart

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.

FEATURES FURLBOOM SYSTEM B SYSTEM C

Tapered Boom shape for reduced weight and a more elegant look.

X

Patented Four-Cavity reinforced construction for rigidity, strength, and lightweight.

X

Similar weight and appearance to conventional booms.  Lighter and smaller than comparable in-boom systems.

X

Requires no modifications or increased weight for use with center boom sheeting.

X

No external brackets, rollers, or sail covers to spoil the clean and streamlined appearance.

X

No shafts through mast required, thus eliminating potential mast weakening.

X

Mounted entirely on the back of the mast.  No equipment on forward side of mast to interfere with jib sheets or spinnaker poles.

X

Non-welded construction with concealed fasteners.

X

Non-aligned universal joint providing greater range of operation.

X

Two-axis self-aligning articulating double roller luff feeder to prevent sail jamming and chafing.

X

Mast foils solidly and aerodynamically attached to mast to prevent abnormal airflows.

X

Continuous PVC sail track insert eliminates metal contact with the sail, preventing chafing.

X

Forward rotating protector cone, sail rollers, and open boom-end to prevent sail chafe.

X

Optional electric or hydraulic drives available.

X

Standard manual backup with winch handle on all drive types.

X

No compromise sail shape.   Accepts conventionally cut fully battened mainsails with normal luff curve.

X

Accepts most catamaran roaches.

X

Can be fitted to pre-bent masts.

X

Allows for mainsail furling and reefing at all points of sail.

X

Mainsail can be furled and covered in less than a minute.

X

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. 

X

Effortless, continuous, and gradual reefing for maximum responsiveness to all changing weather conditions.

X

Automatic outhaul adjustment for increased upwind / downwind performance.

X

Flexible mandrel with internal sail rollers allows for gradual flattening of mainsail as it is reefed.

X

Built-in internal sail cover allows effortless sail covering in a few seconds, and eliminates the need for a conventional sail cover.

X

Designed to prevent forward end of battens from “hooking” to windward.

X

Furling line fits normal sized self-tailing winches.

X

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

Standard anodized boom finish.

X

Winner of the Millennium Round the World Race from Jerusalem to Rome completed April 20, 2000.

X

Sailmaker’s choice for sail shape and performance.

X

Three-year limited warranty.

X

 

 

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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