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Catalog Karver 2019

Catalog Karver 2019
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Catalog Karver 2019

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The catalog introduces Karver's 2019 range of deck and mast gear, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance sailing performance and safety. It is organized into sections covering furlers, locks, blocks and sheaves, deck equipment, winches, and mast tracks and cars.
Furlers
The KF range of furlers is highlighted, including new models like the KF0.9 and KTS. Key features include a unique drum locking mechanism, low friction bearings, and a composite spool. Recommendations are provided based on boat size and sail type, emphasizing versatility and ease of use.
Locks
This section details various lock types, including internal and external locks, furling locks, reef locks, and mainsail locks, designed to enhance sail handling security and efficiency.
Blocks & Sheaves
Karver offers a range of blocks and sheaves, including universal lashing blocks and high load carbon blocks, designed for high performance and durability.
Deck Equipment/Jammers
Features high load jammers, winchless systems, cam cleats, and organizers aimed at simplifying deck operations and improving handling efficiency.
Winches
Introduces a revolutionary 4-speed winch range, including SPEED, POWER, and COMPACT ranges, designed to enhance performance by reducing effort and increasing speed.
Mast Tracks & Cars
Covers various mast track systems, including the KGL gaff lock and KMS series, designed to facilitate smooth sail handling and improve sailing performance.
Conclusion
Emphasizes Karver's commitment to innovation and performance in sailing equipment, designed to make sailing easier, safer, and more efficient for both cruising and racing needs.
Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and options for Karver Systems' structural furlers, locks, and blocks designed for yachts and super yachts, highlighting technological advancements and benefits.
Furlers
Outlines various models of structural furlers with working loads ranging from 2.5T to 12T, emphasizing their lightweight nature and detailing components and options available for each model.
Locks
Offers a range of locking solutions designed to improve performance by reducing halyard stretch and mast compression, listing models with maximum working loads and specifications.
Blocks & Sheaves
Describes lashing blocks designed for high load applications with low friction, emphasizing lightweight and efficient design suitable for boats ranging from 2 to 70 meters.
Key Benefits
Highlights benefits such as improved boat performance, reduced weight, enhanced safety, and ease of maintenance, noting widespread use in competitive sailing environments.
Cam Cleats
Details the KJ3 Cam Cleat available in aluminum and stainless steel, with specifications including weight and dimensions.
Winchless Systems
Designed to replace traditional winches on small sailboats, allowing for line operation from a distance, based on the Karver KJ jammer design.
Jammers
Highlights the KJH Jaws Handle, designed to tighten sheets without causing hand injuries, listing various models with their maximum working load and weight.
Organizers
Describes lightweight, low-friction organizers designed for high loads, detailing models with specifications like maximum working load, weight, and maximum line diameter.
Winches
Noted for innovative design featuring a double gear mechanism offering increased speed or power, detailing models like KSW and KPW.
Track and Car Systems
Designed for durability and performance, with specifications provided for different yacht sizes, emphasizing reliability, modern design, and customization capacity.
Track Systems
Precision-made tracks with options to reinforce or lighten specific zones, customizable to fit competitor tracks.
Car Systems
Ultra-compact, light, and reliable cars available in short or long designs, with options including ball bearings or friction sliders.
Specific Car Types
Includes headboard cars, batten cars, intermediate cars, and reef/tack cars, each with specific features and benefits.
Features and Benefits
Automated headboard car lock, ball bearing and friction cars on the same track, and various batten receptacles available.
Model Specifications
Detailed specifications for different models, designed for yachts of various sizes.
Additional Information
Interactive catalog and product videos available on the Karver Systems website, with access to technical plans and reseller network map.
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Catalog excerpts

Catalog Karver 2019-2

Our working loads are Maximum Working Loads (MWL). The information and data published in this catalog may differ from actual data. Products may be discontinued without prior notice. The latest version of our catal

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Catalog Karver 2019-3

PRODUCT LINES OBSESSIONS technology innovation sailing research rs3 development durability service MESSAGE FROM CEO Sailing faster or with less effort is often limited by poorly adapted equipment. Finding state-of-the-art devices to simplify deck hardware is embedded in our DNA. This year, we bring you additional support with our revolutionary 4-speed winches: Racers will be amazed by the SPEED range, 6 times faster than a standard winch, when for most sailors, the POWER range will divide their effort on the handle by 3! You will discover in this catalog innovative solutions making sailing...

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Catalog Karver 2019-4

Furlers make handling the sail easier thus improving your boat’s performance STRUCTURAL FURLERS TOP DOWN SPINNAKER FURLERS

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Catalog Karver 2019-5

PRODUCT BENEFITS WHY CHOOSE A FLYING FURLER? • he furler is a light and removable system that quickly launches the foresails on your sailboat. T Free flying sails come as an addition to your genoa so you always fly the best sail depending on the wind and boat direction. • furled sail is easier to handle and can be readily stored below out of the way. A • he same furler can usually be used for several types of sails: gennakers, stormsails, staysails T and more recently on asymetrical spinnakers. • choice to design our furler with a composite spool around the drum was made to protect fingers from...

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Catalog Karver 2019-6

Furler recommendation for cruising yachts Furler model depends on boat size or weight, sail area, navigation programs. For further information or in case of doubt, please contact us. BOAT LENGTH Online support Find on our website (Downloads / Library) a list of more than 800 sailboats with our furler recommendations. WHICH <ARV r H FURL F R FDA WHICH MODE L JUGC Mi CH&X EUMMtttUt'tijfrt tjMvFK M* UOOCIE (KF)oa THE SMALLEST FURLER EVER DESIGNED BY KARVER Real Size (1:1 scale)! Captive fast pins Reinforced protection shock absorber 2 in 1 fitting : snap shackle + 2:1 friction sheave FURLERS _ MORE...

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Catalog Karver 2019-7

FURLER RECOMMENDATIONS (kTD Karver Tack Swivel The KTS (Karver Tack Swivel) is a top down adaptor that enable to convert a bottom-up furler into a top-down unit. The KTS can also remain on the sail to be easily plugged in or stored, which is another major benefit of this product. The furler can then remain on the bow to be used for other sails, or be stored. Our quick release and captive pin mechanism makes it easy and safe to operate the swap in and out. KF + KTS = KSF

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Catalog Karver 2019-8

FURLERS PURE SIMPLICITY! Whether you’re cruising or racing, Karver KF Furlers will make handling the sails easier for you! +PERFORMANCE - Extremely light. - Unequally compact. - Low friction bearings. +ERGONOMICS - Composite spool around the drum to protect the drum, the sail and the deck from impact. +EFFICIENCY - uick fitting mechanism for Q the sail. - uick fitting mechanism to Q the deck and halyard. - Fast and captive pins. - uick engagement of the Q continuous line +SAFETY FEATURES - rum locking mechanism D control from the cockpit (Patented). - reaking load over twice the B safe working...

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Catalog Karver 2019-9

EXTREME RACING OR PEACEFUL CRUISING, YOU CAN NOW MAKE HANDLING SAILS SAFER! MODEL * Each reference includes a drum and a swivel. ** Upgrade. See the OPTIONS pages for other characteristics & other available configurations We custom build our products on a regular basis (fork width, pin diameter, fittings...). Please contact us to discuss your expectations. ► Drum with its fitting ► Swivel with its fitting Lock and spare lock Not in the box : thimble, furling line, anti torsion cable,...and sail! fl t,J J //' J f//*t tfffi fi* i /it i/it > it iti.

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Catalog Karver 2019-10

SPINNAKER FURLERS FURL YOUR SPINNAKER! KSF top down furler is READY TO HOIST IN SECONDS! +SAFETY - Furling can be safely done single handed from the cockpit! +PERFORMANCE - The integrated tack line swivel makes this furler really compact. +UNIVERSAL -The same furler can be interchanged to use with the full inventory of sails: code sail, staysail, or asymmetrical spinnaker. +LIGHT WEIGHT - The difference from a standard KF drum is the addition of an independent swivel on the top which helps keep the system light. Unlike traditional code sail furling, spinnaker furling starts from the top of the...

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Catalog Karver 2019-11

PACKS SPI: Ordering one of our pack, you will receive all equipments to furl your spinnaker: a KSF drum with its swivel or a KTS adaptor (if you already own a furler) + a furling line equipped with a block + an anti torsion rope with the clamps to adjust the length. Free flying sail furler - Anti-torsion cable is sewn inside the sail luff. - The tack and the head of the sail are attached with a lashing to the antitorsion cable (thimbles). - The sail starts furling from the bottom (like a jib furler). Top down furlers - KF standard furler, features a tack swivel on top of the drum. - The tack...

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Catalog Karver 2019-12

STRUCTURAL FURLERS HIGH TECHNOLOGY! Underneath its sleek exterior lies a wealth of technology. +KARVER ADVANTAGES - Most compact system. - Lightweight. - ocking mechanism from the L cockpit. - Low friction bearing. - Carbon fibre spool available. Installed for 10 years on ocean racing yachts. KFx12 KFx structural furlers are the perfect balance WORKING of performance and safety. LOAD Installed with a structural anti-torsion stay, 12T it replaces a traditional forestay or inner stay. The latest Karver furling showcases: - 8 months of Research & Development. WEIGHT - Hundreds of numerical simulations....

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Catalog Karver 2019-13

Halyard swivel option We have developed two ways to hoist and lower the genoa on a structural furler: a halyard swivel sliding on your stay or a halyard lock connected to the top swivel. Compared to a reefing furler, a structural continuous line furler is about 8 times lighter!FURLERS

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Catalog Karver 2019-14

KF/KSF/KFX OPTIONS: CUSTOMIZE YOUR FURLER!

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Catalog Karver 2019-15

CARBON WHEEL SINGLE LINE INVERSED FORK .► HIGH LOAD STROP

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