KARVER Sailing Experiences 2017-2018
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PURE PERFORMANCE DECK & MAST GEAR sailing experience ENGLISH CATALOG

OUR MARKETS PRODUCT LINES OBSESSIONS technology innovation sailing research rs3 development durability service MESSAGE FROM CEO Due to our capacity to innovate and provide custom solutions in a short time frame, we work with the greatest names in the sailing industry and are onboard the most prestigious yachts. Equipment requirements are typically the same on Maxi-yachts, foiling catamarans or production boats: difficulties to hoisting the main sail, to dousing a spinnaker, to avoid halyard stretching... It is a still a hands-on experience, but one that provides you with more comfort,...

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

PRODUCT BENEFITS WHY CHOOSE A FLYING FURLER? • The furler is a light and removable system that quickly launches the foresails on your sailboat. Free flying sails come as an addition to your genoa to always fly the best sail depending on the wind and boat direction. • A furled sail is easier to handle and can be readily stored below out of the way. • The same furler can usually be used for several types of sails: gennakers, stormsails, staysails and more recently on asymetrical spinnakers. ► UNIQUE DRUM LOCKING MECHANISM FURLING: Pull on the endless line to furl (If you accidentally...

FURLERS PURE SIMPLICITY!Whether you're cruising or racing, Karver KF Furlers will make handling the sails easier for you! +SAFETY FEATURES - Locking mechanism of the drum from the cockpit (Patented). - Breaking load over twice the safe working load. - Swivel lightness decreases impact on the mast when hoisting/lowering the sail. +EFFICIENCY - Quick fitting mechanism for the sail. - Quick fitting mechanism to the deck and halyard. - Fast and captive pins. - Quick engagement of the continuous line Available for 20 feet cruisers up to 150 feet Super Yachts. KF furlers feature Karver's unique...

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

SPINNAKER FURLERS FURL YOUR SPINNAKER! KSF top down furler is READY TO HOIST IN SECONDS! (KSF) +SAFETY - Furling can be safely done single handed from the cockpit! +PERFORMANCE - The tack line can be adjusted from the cockpit to finetune the spinnaker position. +UNIVERSAL -The same furler can be interchanged to use with the full inventory of sails: code sail, staysail, or asymmetrical spinnaker. +LIGHT WEIGHT - The only piece added compared to a standard KF drum is the independent swivel on the top which helps keep the system light. Unlike traditional code sail furling, spinnaker furling...

CHARACTERISTICS MODEL When ordering one of our KSF packages, you will own every component (but the sail) to use your asymmetrical spinnaker: the furler drum and swivel + the furling line featuring a block + an anti-torsion cable with clamps to adjust it to the right 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, which features a tack swivel on top of the...

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...

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.

KF/KSF/KFX OPTIONS: CUSTOMIZE YOUR FURLER! FURLING LINES ► SPINNAKER TACK SWIVELS TOP DOWN ADAPTOR

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Karver: the locking device specialist! INTERNAL HALYARD LOCK HALYARD LOCK FURLING LOCK REEF LOCK

KARVER: THE LOCKING SPECIALIST Choosing the right sailing hardware can improve your boat's performance. The latest equipment is lighter, takes less room and is more efficient - it is now able to block and hook heavy loads. Every lock mechanism aims to incorporate these benefits by replacing ropes with mechanical devices. Today's fabrics are more and more advanced (3DL, Titanium, Laminated...) to help reduce the overall weight of the sail and maintain its shape thus minimising power loss due to its distortion. To benefit from the power of this type of sail, it is important to minimize the...

(KMH) +KARVER ADVANTAGES - Reliability : Same lock as our proven at sea KFH. - Security : Easy access. The locking mechanism can be removed from the bracket with no tool. - No trip line. - No lock strop bullet. - Choose the cap color ! INTERNAL HALYARD LOCK FOR HEADSAILS REMOVABLE LOCKING MECHANISM Easy maintenance. The KMH internal halyard lock is a locking device for headsail installed by mast manufacturers. This mechanism is integrated into the mast and allows maximum luff length WEIGHT (kg) MAX SPACE* (mm) BEST LINE** (mm) MAST CUT (mm) Maximum available space. ** Best halyard diameter...

EXTERNAL HALYARD LOCK (NO SWIVELLING FEATURE) MULTIPLE APPLICATIONSThe KHL external lock is an easy to install lock for headsails. +KARVER ADVANTAGES - Compact & Light. - Essential for Racing yachts, Super Yachts AND cruising yachts. - No trip line, no lock strop bullet . - Perfect to lock a spinnaker snuffer during a long navigation. No more tension in the halyard, avoids wear and stretches for more safety, less weight and more performance. MODEL PART NUMBER SWL (T) WEIGHT (Kg) HEIGHT (mm) MAX SPACE* (mm) BEST LINE** (mm) * Maximum available space. ** Best halyard diameter...