Simplicity. The system has 1/8th the number of parts of competitive systemsĪ patented, one-piece, UV stabilized PVC luff extrusion. Can bend without kinking and no joints to fail.Ī built-in halyard. This eliminates halyard swivels and halyard wrap. We are very pleased with these survey results since CDI was the only major furler manufacturer to receive that level of owner endorsement. As proof of the success of this design, Practical Sailor reports 100% of Flexible Furler owners surveyed would buy their Flexible Furler again if they had the choice. We have eliminated expensive features only hard-core racers demand, thereby increasing the system’s reliability while lowering the cost. Changing sails as the wind comes up is not a lot of fun! The Flexible Furler can be used to both furl and reef your sail in any wind condition. Going forward on any size boat is potentially wet and often dangerous, particularly if your crew is inexperienced. Whether large or small, your cruising boat or day-sailor should have a furling system. The flexible luff extrusion makes it the best choice for trailerable boats. It is used by production boat builders and is also great as a retrofit. The Flexible Furler is used on daysailors as well as offshore passage makers, monohulls, and multihulls. They want the reliability of a solidly built furler/reefing system backed by an unbelievably comprehensive warranty and yet do not want to spend a lot of time and money buying or maintaining their equipment. These sailors have boats under 40 feet long and want to enjoy sailing from the cockpit rather than going forward while underway.
The design of the Flexible Furler focuses on the vast majority of sailors who are primarily cruisers or day sailors. Testimonials – Hear What Our Customers Sayįurling and Reefing Systems for Cruisers and Daysailors.