Harken Sail Prefeeder

HARKEN Sail Prefeeder 947 | Effortless Sail Hoists & Luff Protection

Experience seamless and rapid sail changes with the HARKEN Sail Prefeeder, an essential piece of fitting for any performance-oriented sailor. Designed with Harken´s renowned engineering excellence, this prefeeder is the key to smoother, faster, and safer sail hoists, whether you are on the racecourse or cruising. Prefeeders facilitate fast sail changes, reducing friction and preventing the luff tape from bunching or jamming as it enters the headstay groove. This small but mighty device can make a significant difference in your boat´s performance and your crew´s efficiency, allowing you to focus on tactics and speed rather than wrestling with the headsail.

The HARKEN Sail Prefeeder is engineered to eliminate one of the most common frustrations in sailing. By ensuring the sail feeds cleanly into the foil, it dramatically reduces the risk of damage to the luff tape and the sail itself, extending the life of your valuable sail inventory. Its intuitive design allows for quick, one-person hoists, freeing up other crew members for other critical tasks during a maneuver. The smooth operation minimizes wear and tear on your entire rigging system, making it a smart investment for long-term reliability.

Key Benefits:

* Accelerate Sail Changes: Gain a competitive edge with significantly faster headsail hoists. The prefeeder ensures a smooth, uninterrupted entry of the sail into the groove, saving precious seconds during races or maneuvers.
* Prevent Costly Sail Damage: Protects the sail´s luff tape from tearing, snagging, and abrasion. This prevents costly repairs and extends the operational life of your sails.
* Enhance Crew Efficiency: Simplifies the hoisting process, often allowing it to be a one-person job. This reduces crew fatigue and minimizes the chance of errors during high-pressure situations.
* Versatile Application: The model 947 is specifically designed for high-performance setups. Use the 947 with racing foils or furling systems for optimal functionality and reliability.

Main Features:

* Hinged, Snap-On Design: Allows for incredibly easy installation and removal without the need for tools. It can be quickly attached to the luff of the sail before hoisting and removed just as easily.
* Low-Friction Stainless Steel Guides: The interior features polished stainless steel rollers and fairleads that create an almost frictionless path for the luff tape, ensuring it feeds perfectly straight into the foil groove.
* Lightweight Performance: Weighing a mere 28 grams, this prefeeder adds negligible weight to your system, adhering to the performance principles of keeping weight down wherever possible.
* Durable Marine-Grade Build: Constructed from tough, UV-stabilized materials, the HARKEN Sail Prefeeder is built to withstand the harsh saltwater environment, providing years of dependable service.

Guides

As a critical component in your sail handling system, the HARKEN Prefeeder guides the sail´s luff with precision and ease. Its internal architecture is specifically engineered to capture the luff tape and direct it flawlessly into the narrow groove of a racing foil or furling system. The smooth, rounded surfaces and stainless steel fairleads act as perfect guides, preventing the sail from twisting or folding at the entry point. This guiding action is crucial during windy conditions or when the boat is heeling, as it maintains control over the sail at the most critical moment of the hoist. It effectively guides the sail away from potential snag points on the forestay or surrounding rigging, ensuring a clean, trouble-free hoist every time.

Technical Specifications
* Model: 947
* Weight (g): 28 g
* Length (mm): 70 mm
* Width (mm): 41 mm
* Max. luff wire Ø (mm): 7 mm