Furlerboom V-Shape

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We got the chance to join the final sea trials ahead of delivery to discover how this furling sail works - the full test will be published shortly. Before hoisting (or rather unfurling) the sail, you unzip the cover that protects the sailcloth from the most aggressive vertical UV rays, clip on the halyard, and use the rigid vang that has been added to ensure that the boom is at the desired angle to the mast – a ball marker system is provided for this. The switch system that controls the boom can then be pressed so that the halyard is hauled up using the electric winch. In the absence of lazy jacks, this operation can be carried out without difficulty. When reefing, the sail area is reduced by operating the boom furling line, releasing the halyard and positioning one of the full-length battens just below the carbon mandrel - marks can be made on the halyard. To furl up completely, simply continue pulling on the furling line. The operation of hoisting and setting the mainsail and genoa and then furling both sails away took less than 15 minutes on the third go by the catamaran owner, who deliberately performed the operations single-handed.

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