Harken Low-Load Furling Drum

HARKEN Low-Load Furling Drum for Small Boats and Dinghies

Harken® Small Boat furling systems allow the trailerable cruising or dinghy sailor to set and furl the jib from the cockpit. Experience unparalleled control and convenience on the water with the HARKEN Low-Load Furling Drum, a pivotal piece of hardware designed for the modern dinghy and small boat sailor. This essential fitting transforms your sailing experience by making jib handling effortless, safe, and efficient. By allowing you to manage your headsail directly from the safety of the cockpit, you eliminate the need for risky trips to the foredeck in changing conditions, making it ideal for single-handed sailors, racers, and recreational cruisers alike.

Effortless Performance and Unmatched Reliability

The HARKEN Low-Load Furling Drum is engineered to deliver smooth, reliable furling performance every time. At the heart of its design is a high-efficiency ball bearing system that ensures the drum rotates with minimal friction, even under moderate load. This means you need less effort on the furling line to furl or unfurl your jib, allowing for quicker and more responsive sail adjustments. These Drums are purpose-built for the demands of smaller vessels, offering a compact, lightweight, yet incredibly robust solution. Its precision engineering reflects Harken´s legacy of producing world-class sailing hardware that sailors trust to perform when it matters most.

Key Features and Sailing Advantages
* Cockpit-Controlled Convenience: Set, furl, and reef your jib without leaving the cockpit, enhancing safety and simplifying sail management for all crew members.
* Low-Friction Operation: Incorporates a sophisticated ball bearing system that guarantees smooth and easy rotation, reducing the effort required to manage your headsail.
* Optimized for Small Boats: Specifically designed for the loads and specifications of trailerable cruisers, dinghies, and small keelboats, ensuring perfect integration and performance.
* Compact and Lightweight Design: Its minimal weight and compact dimensions help reduce weight on the bow, contributing to better boat balance and performance, a critical factor on smaller, sensitive boats.
* Proven Harken Durability: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, providing years of dependable service and giving you the confidence to sail in a wide range of conditions.

This furling drum is a core component for the Harken 162 Small Boat Furling System, designed to work seamlessly together for a complete, high-performance furling solution. Upgrade your boat´s sail handling system and spend less time struggling with sails and more time enjoying your passion for sailing.

Technical Specifications
* Product Type: Furling Drums
* Pin-to-pin length (mm): 64 mm
* Drum Ø (mm): 73 mm
* Maximum line Ø (mm): 4 mm
* Jaw width (mm): 8 mm
* Maximum luff wire Ø (mm): 3 mm
* Clevis pin Ø (mm): 6.4 mm
* Weight (g): 142 g
* Maximum working load (kg): 227 kg