The Reefing Furler by Karver
by Karver Systems 10 Nov 2022 01:03 PST
Karver Reefing Furler © Karver
Reefing furler manufacturers are not so many in the world, and it is therefore a small revolution to see the French deck gear manufacturer Karver offer this new range.
The furler has been designed to be a true cruising product, it's a heading change from the favorite supplier of high-performance deck equipment by offshore racing teams (Ultim, Imoca, Class40, Mini 650, Ocean Fifty,...).
Marin Clausin, CEO of Karver, explains the reasons for this choice:
"Those who know me well know that my father was the founder of a now competitor company rather anchored in the pleasure sailing market. Fascinated by regattas and ocean racing, I immediately positioned Karver on performance. 20 years later, approaching my 50th birthday, and after these anxiety-provoking health episodes, I wanted to go on a sailboat with my family. That's when I designed a reefing furler to meet my expectations and the DNA of my company: Performance - Innovation - Design".
Karver fans who have been waiting for this product for 20 years will see that the wait has been worthwhile.
Tanguy de Larminat, General Director of Karver explains:
"We have already begun a shift towards cruising in 2018, with the launch of our winches designed to reduce physical effort by up to 300%, meeting the needs of cruisers for smart & affordable products, that make navigation simpler and more fun (KJH handle, KWH winch handle, KR rings,...). The expectations of race sailors and cruisers are not so far apart".
The Karver KRS reefing furler is an Eco-Designed reefing furler to last. Robustness, reliability and elegance are at the rendezvous. The KRS is a manual furler for all sailboats from 20 to 80 feet. The drum is compact yet wide to reduce winding efforts. With a competitive market price, Karver offers a full-option reefing furler. This marks the end of the between having to choose between cruising and regatta range. An elliptical profile with double groove, removable drum and luff line guide are delivered as standard. The KRS reefing furler is part of Karver's Eco Concept approach, with bio-sourced plastics, less raw material waste, and mechanisms designed to last.
About twenty Karver KRS furlers have been sailing around the world for more than 2 years.
Philippe Poupon, the famous French sailor, has also equipped the no less famous trimaran "Pierre 1er" by Florence Arthaud, which became "Flo", with the KRS40 furler for the Route du Rhum 2022. Philippe is a quality ambassador because of his exceptional career, both in racing and cruising... just like Karver's new spirit.
More information also on our website: www.karver-systems.com .