Harken HC7906 18 mm Battcar Switch System - Manual (Page 23)

Sail Control
TECH TIP #4
You can have total sail shape and
reefing control from your cockpit
by adding ball bearing genoa lead
cars to your low-friction Harken
furling system.
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Our Tech Service Team is ready to answer your furling questions.
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WITH HARKEN MKIV
JIB REEFING AND FURLING
Easy Shorthanded Cruising
Instead of changing sails, simply furl
or unfurl to suit the conditions.
Safe and Convenient
The ability to reef makes it easy to reduce
speed and gain visibility off the bow—
all from the safety of your cockpit.
HOW CAN I REDUCE HEEL
AND GET BETTER CONTROL
WITH A REEFED SAIL?
Harken MKIV roller reefing
and furling units solve the
inefficient shape of
reefed sails with
independent head
and tack swivels.
The independent
swivels allow the
middle to furl first,
flattening the sail
and reducing heel.
Ultimate
FURLING
Q
& A
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Small outer drums fit on narrow bows
Large inner spool diameter
increases pulling power
9 rows of ball bearings cut friction
and evenly distribute the load