Head foils are single groove. You’ll notice they are much thinner than our last line of cruising-oriented furlers. These are plenty strong, but less ‘tree-trunkish’.
Harken MKIV Ocean Furling
MKIV Ocean furling systems for cruisers are engineered for strength, longevity, and ease of use. These free-rolling furlers make all the difference in headsail control by allowing cruisers to furl and reef from the safety of the cockpit, while maintaining great sail shape. MKIV Ocean furling systems offer the same quality as MKIV for racers but without features cruisers don’t need. They are made of hardcoat-anodized aluminum, UV-stabilized for durability and include multiple rows of Torlon® ball bearings to minimize friction and make pulling the furling line a less physical experience. The bearings require no lubrication for easy maintenance and feature a single groove foil.
Foils sections are much easier to put together now. We designed them to be put together on the dock by anyone. No more connector wedges. Just two plastic connectors. 2 screws and some red Loctite®.
Line guard top is composite, not metal. We don’t do this to take cost out. We do this because it’s just plain tougher. No dents.
Aluminum line guard, torque tube and swivels are deep-saturation hardcoat- anodized to stand up to abuse from arrant anchors.
