Whether you sail a cruising yacht, racing boat or dinghy, a quality furling system helps simplify sail deployment, reefing and stowage while improving control in changing conditions.
Headsail Furlers
Headsail furlers allow sailors to reef and furl headsails directly from the cockpit, reducing the need to work on the foredeck. Modern systems improve sail control, increase safety and help maintain efficient sail shape across a wide range of wind conditions.
Headsail furling systems are commonly used with genoas and jibs on cruising and performance yachts.
Manual Furling Systems
Manual headsail furlers remain a popular choice for many sailing boats. Using a furling drum, foil sections, halyard swivel and furling line, these systems allow sails to be fully deployed, partially reefed or completely furled as conditions change.
Manual furlers provide reliable operation, simple maintenance and effective sail control for everyday sailing.
Motorised & Electric Furlers
Motorised furlers provide powered sail handling for larger yachts and demanding sailing applications. Electric furling systems reduce crew workload and make it easier to manage larger sail plans while maintaining smooth and controlled operation.
These systems are particularly beneficial for offshore cruising and larger performance yachts.
Flying Furlers & Top-Down Systems
Flying furlers are designed for loose-luff sails such as Code Zeros and asymmetric spinnakers. Using anti-torsion luff technology, rotational force is transferred efficiently through the sail to enable controlled furling.
Top-down furling systems allow asymmetric sails to furl progressively from the head of the sail downward, improving handling and reducing workload during deployment and recovery.
Structural Furlers
Structural furlers combine the furling system and forestay into a single structural unit. Popular on racing and performance yachts, these systems help reduce weight while improving sail shape, foil efficiency and overall rig performance.
- Profurl Furling Systems
- We stock a comprehensive range of Profurl products including:
- Profurl Manual Headsail Furlers
- Profurl Motorised Furlers
- Profurl Flying Furlers
- Profurl Structural Furlers
- Profurl Spinex Top-Down Furlers
- Profurl Accessories & Spares
- Installation Guides & Technical Information
Profurl systems are widely recognised for durability, smooth operation and long-term reliability.
Dinghy & Small Boat Furlers
For smaller craft, we also supply Allen dinghy furlers and lightweight furling systems. These products are designed for simple installation, efficient operation and dependable performance on dinghies and smaller sailing boats.
- Furling System Components
- A typical furling system may include:
- Furling drum
- Foil sections
- Halyard swivel
- Furling line
- Luff foils
- Deck fittings
- Rigging connections
Correct specification and installation are essential for smooth operation and long-term performance.
Choosing The Right Furler
The ideal furling system will depend on boat size, sail type, forestay configuration, sailing style and sail area. Whether selecting a manual, electric or structural furler, matching the system to your rig ensures reliable operation and efficient sail handling.
