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2026 Karver catalog

2026 Karver catalog
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2026 Karver catalog

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Introduction
This catalog provides an overview of Karver's marine equipment, focusing on maximum working loads (MWL) and the latest product offerings. The catalog is subject to updates, and products may be discontinued without notice.
New Products
Karver introduces new products designed for all sailors, maintaining their commitment to innovation and eco-responsibility. Highlights include:
  • KJS Rope Clutches: Expanded range with KJS6 and KJS20 models, featuring innovative design and reduced environmental impact.
  • KGLV2 Gaff Lock: Simplified design for easy stowage of mainsails, with reduced friction and versatile halyard options.
  • Cam Cleat KJ3V2: New stainless-steel version with higher working load and optimized jaws.
Reefing Furlers
Karver's reefing furlers are designed for simplicity, robustness, and performance. Key features include reduced mechanical dimensions, low friction bearings, eco-friendly design with bio-sourced materials, and standard options like elliptical profiles and removable drums.
Product Range and Specifications
The catalog details various product lines, including furlers, locks, blocks, jammers, winches, and mast equipment. Each section provides specifications, options, and selection guides to help users choose the right model based on parameters like forestay diameter, boat length, and sail area.
Environmental Commitment
Karver emphasizes eco-responsibility in product design, using materials that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance standards.
Conclusion
Karver continues to innovate in the marine equipment sector, offering products that cater to both performance racing teams and leisure sailors, with a strong focus on sustainability and reliability.
Specifications
The document outlines various models of furlers and their components, including turnbuckle covers, drums, and link plates. Each model, such as KRS20, KRS25, etc., has specific part numbers and dimensions. The document also details the different drum options available, including open drums with carbon or wood veneer plates and closed carbon drums.
Procedures
Instructions are provided for selecting the appropriate furler model based on boat length and sail type. The document emphasizes the importance of registering the furler online for an additional warranty year.
Standards and Recommendations
The document recommends using specific models for different boat sizes and sail types. It also highlights the benefits of using Karver furlers, such as ease of use, performance, and environmental considerations.
Key Features and Innovations
Karver furlers are noted for their lightweight, compact design, and low friction bearings. Innovations include a patented continuous line wheel made from carbon and Kevlar® or linen fibers, automatic locking mechanisms, and eco-friendly materials.
Environmental Considerations
The EcoConcept version of the furlers uses bio-sourced plastics and linen fibers to reduce environmental impact. The document emphasizes Karver's commitment to sustainability.
Options and Customization
Various options are available, including single line and natural wood veneer options for aesthetic enhancement. The document also mentions the availability of custom furlers for super yachts and maxis.
Performance and Safety
Karver furlers are designed for high performance and safety, with features like automatic drum locking mechanisms and high breaking loads. The document also discusses the benefits of structural furlers, which are lighter and more compact than traditional reefing furlers.
Overview
This document provides detailed information on various sailing hardware components designed to enhance performance by reducing friction and improving efficiency. The focus is on accessories such as open rings, sheave fairleads, thimbles, clamps, and locking mechanisms.
Open Rings & Sheave Fairleads
These accessories are designed to minimize friction in the furling line, which is crucial for optimal performance. The document lists different models with specifications such as safe working load (SWL), external diameter, inner diameter, and maximum passage.
Thimbles & Clamps
The document describes cableless thimbles compatible with all market furlers, emphasizing their lightweight and compact design. It also introduces KRE clamps, which serve as both a clamp and a thimble, specifically for downwind sails. Specifications for various thimble models are provided, including anti-torsion capabilities and dimensions.
Locking Solutions
Karver Systems offers a range of locking devices to enhance sailing performance by reducing halyard stretch and mast compression. The document highlights the benefits of using locks, such as improved stability and reduced wear on halyards. It includes detailed specifications for different lock models, including safe working load, weight, and dimensions.
Halyard Locks
The KFH halyard locks are designed to eliminate stretch and creep, ensuring optimal hoist and reduced mast compression. The document provides examples of applications and benefits, such as increased safety and performance.
External and Internal Locks
External locks are easy to install and prevent halyard wear, while internal locks are integrated into the mast for maximum luff length. Both types are essential for racing and cruising yachts, offering compact and lightweight solutions.
Reef Locks
These locks are designed to address issues related to reef line stretch and excessive load. They are particularly useful for ocean cruisers and super yachts, offering a lighter and more efficient solution.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes the importance of choosing the right sailing hardware to improve performance and efficiency. Karver Systems provides a comprehensive range of products tailored to various sailing needs, from racing to cruising.
Low Friction Rings
Karver offers high-performance low friction rings made from aluminum or titanium, which serve as alternatives to traditional blocks and organizers. These rings are available in various models with different specifications for safe working load, weight, and dimensions.
High Load Jammers
The KJ jammer by Karver is designed to secure lines with three jaws, providing even pressure and preventing rope wear. It is available in aluminum or carbon versions, with features like remote control capability and easy maintenance.
Rope Clutches
Karver's KJS12 clutch is designed for intermediate loads and offers advantages such as easy access for cleaning, remote usability, and excellent value for money. It is suitable for cruising sailboats.
Winchless System
The Winchless Karver system allows tension control on sheets or halyards without a winch, suitable for small sailboats. It offers remote operation and is lightweight.
Cam Cleats
Karver's cam cleats provide high performance with double the working load of traditional cleats. They feature stainless steel ball bearings and are available in aluminum, stainless steel, or reinforced plastic.
Jaws Handle
The KJH Jaws Handle is designed to tighten sheets without hand strain, offering emergency rope clamping and freeing up winches.
Organizers
Karver's organizers are lightweight and designed for high loads, with customizable configurations. They can be stacked and integrated with cam cleats.
Winches
Karver winches feature a double gear mechanism, offering either speed or power advantages. The Speed Range winches are six times faster, while the Power Range winches are three times more powerful than traditional winches. The Compact winch combines small size with high power, suitable for replacing larger winches.
Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of Karver Systems' products, focusing on their innovative design, performance, and efficiency. It highlights the company's commitment to creating high-performance sailing equipment, including carbon winch handles, winches, track and car systems, and gaff locks.
Carbon Winch Handles
Karver offers carbon winch handles that are lightweight, durable, and efficient. They come in different models with varying lengths and weights, with options for wooden versions. Key benefits include a 100% carbon body structure, stainless steel ball bearings, a user-friendly locking system, and competitive pricing.
Winches
Karver winches are unique due to their use of 4 fully automatic speeds and a planetary gear system, offering superior rotation speed and power compared to competitors. The document explains key winch characteristics such as maximum working load, power ratio, gear ratio, and materials used.
Track and Car Systems
Developed with offshore racing teams, Karver's track and car systems are designed for reliability and minimal weight. They offer customizable options, including reinforced and lightened sections, and are compatible with competitor tracks. The systems are praised for their modern design and efficient locking solutions.
Gaff Locks
Karver's gaff locks are designed to facilitate the hoisting and flaking of large square top mainsails. The KGL Gaff Lock is simple and reliable, while the KGLV2 offers reduced friction and compatibility with various mastheads. The document also introduces the KGL DL, a double lock system for enhanced reliability.
Fuse Battcar
The Fuse Battcar is an innovative product designed to prevent breakage of battens by featuring a fuse mechanism that shears under overload, protecting the battens.
Automatic Headboard Car Lock
This product is designed for super yachts, offering a lightweight, compact, and efficient locking mechanism for headboard cars. It features automatic engagement and is adaptable to specific requests.
Testimonials
The document includes testimonials from various professionals and journalists, praising Karver's products for their innovation, performance, and ease of use.
Conclusion
Karver Systems is positioned as a leader in sailing equipment innovation, offering products that enhance performance, reliability, and user experience.
Specifications and Product Range
The document outlines various ranges of batten receptacles and track systems designed for yachts of different sizes, from 20 to 110 feet. The products are available in materials such as aluminum, carbon, plastic, and soon, sourced organic plastic. The carbon version is customizable with logos and available for orders of 25 units or more.
Performance and Design
The products are noted for their high resistance and performance, with options for limited series production to customer specifications. The KMS range is highlighted for its minimal friction and lightweight design, suitable for yachts from 20 to 110 feet.
Product Details
The document provides detailed specifications for various models, including part numbers, weights, and dimensions. It includes information on tracks, headboard cars, batten cars, tack/reef cars, intermediate cars, and accessories. The standard batten car screw sizes are M10, M14, and M16, with options for customization.
Environmental Commitment
Karver emphasizes its commitment to reducing environmental impact by using sourced organic linen in plastics and offering eco-designed products. The company is involved in sustainability initiatives and offsets its carbon footprint by planting trees.
New Developments
Karver has launched a new website offering information, advice, plans, prices, and educational content. An online store and a database of over 2,000 sailboats are available to assist customers in finding the perfect furler. Free 3D files are also offered in their library.
Contact Information
Karver Systems provides contact details for their headquarters and sales showroom in France, along with email and phone contact information.
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Catalog excerpts

2026 Karver catalog-2

7 - MAST TRACKS & CARS P76 to 90 Our working loads are Maximum Working Loads (MWL). The latest version of our catalog is always available on our website Products may

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MESSAGE FROM CEO In this restless world, it feels good to cast off and set sail. But nothing is more disappointing than ruining a day on the water because of a simple technical issue… The equipment found on many sailboats is often undersized or worn out, putting excessive strain on the crew. After the successful launch of our KRS reefing furlers, I wanted to expand our consumer range without compromising our DNA in any way. The result: our new KJS rope clutches — with the first model, the KJS12, winning the 2025 international DAME Innovation Award — and our new KGL gaff lock. This is far more...

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NEW PRODUCTS 2026 In recent months, we have designed products usable by all sailors without compromising our DNA. BLOQUEURS MOYENNES CHARGES KJS After the success of the KJS12, we are expanding our range of rope clutches with a smaller version, the KJS6 (working load 600 kg, for 6–10 mm lines) and a larger version, the KJS20 (working load 2 T, for 12–18 mm lines). Don’t be fooled by its traditional appearance — this is an innovative, highperformance, and cleverly engineered clutch, designed with eco- responsibility in mind for a reduced environmental footprint and an optimized cost. Our cam cleat...

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LATEST PRODUCTS And if you missed the last boat shows, here are our most recent products: KRS FURLERS Our KRS furlers are spreading across sailboats worldwide. They feature wide drums, elliptical profiles, double bearings, eco-friendly design, and exceptional robustness. Optional extras include closed drums and carbon or wood finishes — a fullyequipped furler at the price of a standard one. ANTI-TWIST SWIVELS An effective solution if one of your sails has ever jammed at the masthead due to halyard twists. This swivel equipped with real highperformance bearings will help you solve this problem....

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REEFING FURLERS A SIMPLE, ROBUST, DESIGN AND EFFICIENT PRODUCT. Headsail reefing furlers

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Our products are known to be the most reliable on the market. we have thousands and thousands of miles of experience on the forces submitted to the deck equipment. We took our time to design a new generation of reefing furlers combining a multitude of advantages without forgetting our DNA: a simple, robust, design and efficient product. A full-option reefing furler accessible to all. • Reduced mechanical dimensions: drums as slim as a reefing furler, shortest swivel on the market • Very low friction maintenance free sealed bearings • Attach tack and halyard points with textile ties • Reduced...

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THE KARVER REEFING FURLER IN DETAIL: Reinforced swivel (stainless steel ball bearings) Quick set up luff line guide Halyard deflector Black hard anodizing Fixing by soft or stainless steel shackle Open drum (standard), closed in carbon (C) or closed in carbon & wood (CW). Upper swivel track endstop Torque tube or turnbuckle cover if necessary High strength aluminum (6082T6) Removable drum (regatta) Minimized weight & heights Anti-corrosion protection Reduced height Larger drum = more torque = less effort Drum position very close from the deck Elliptical profile on all models Double luff Grooves...

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A simple range, just as efficient for cruising and racing, 6 models for sailboats from 7 to 26 m. We want to get rid of distinctions between “racing” reefing furlers or “cruise ”. The expectations in terms of reliability or performance are the same. Whatever your program, Karver reefing furlers are your allies of choice. Unlike what is currently proposed on the market, all these options are included as standard when you choose Karver: - Double groove extrusion profile - Elliptical profile - Removable drum - Removable stainless steel luff guide - Black hard anodizing - Reinforced mechanism Stand...

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Max forestay diameter without removable end fitting (mm) Forestay diameters max. with removable end fitting (mm) Available lower pin diameter (mm)* Joiner bearing max space (mm)* Width between plates

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1 Determine the correct KRS model by taking into account: - Forestay diameter, and the fittings size, fixed or removable eye, threaded swaged stud or not. - Triple entries selection guide shown on previous page. - Contact us if you have any questions, see contact details on the last page of this brochure. 2 Add or delete profile lengths of 2 meters depending of your forestay length. Each kit includes between 5 and 10 profiles but you can request an adjustment. If your forestay is fitted with a turnbuckle, it's a safe bet that you need the turnbuckle cover option (TB assembly page 11). Only exception:...

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OPTIONS & ACCESSOIRESAdditional profiles The kit includes one 2 meters profil equipped with its reinforced junction. PART NUMBER COMPATIBILITY LENGTH PF334 295 KRS20 2 m Turnbuckle covers If your forestay is fitted with a turnbuckle, it's a safe bet that you need the turnbuckle cover option (TB assembly page 11). Only exception: if your turnbuckle is installed under the drum and with long link plates (XL assembly page 11). 3 drum options For the best integration on your deck plan, we offer several drum versions. The standard version is an open drum with a carbon plate on top but there are other...

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The link plate allows adjusting the height of the drum in relation to the chainplate. The link plates supplied are short. You can ask for longer ones (passage of the anchor shank, chain plate at the bottom of the anchor locker,... ). We offer several pin diameters to make the perfect link between the link plates and the bottom eye of your forestay. Consult us if your pin is not in this list. Part number for non-standard pins: replace the additional code with the wished diameter. > 12 mm pin for KRS20 = PF334 200 [12] Furling line fairleads Three Karver solutions to guide the furling line from...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.