Headstay systems

Headstay Systems

Hydraulic

Bamar

HYDRAULIC - GFI

These systems may be combined with an integrated hydraulic cylinder that allows adjustments of the stay. No special maintenance needed. Each model may be supplied with a manual turnbuckle or hydraulic stay adjuster.

Model GFI 12 / 12C GFI 16 / 16 C GFI 25 / 25 C GFI 35 / 35 C GFI 50 C GFI 70 C
Max. forestay length 27 m 33 m 42 m 45 m 55 m 70 m
Max. wire diameter 16 mm 19 mm 26 mm 32 mm 36 mm /
Max. rod -40 -48 -91 -170 -320 -430
Max. sail area 225 m2 275 m2 350 m2 425 m2 500 m2 700 m2

Tack adapters

In order to fit Bamar electric motorization to the existing foils, Bamar have created a series of tack adapters.

Hydraulic - gfsi

One of the main characteristics is that this furlers have to be fitted flush-deck, thus leaving the deck clean and tidy. These systems may be combined with an integrated hydraulic cylinder that allows adjustments of the stay. Each model may be supplied with a manual turnbuckle or hydraulic stay adjuster.

MODEL GFSI 12 / 12C GFSI 16 / 16 C GFSI 25 / 25 C GFSI 35 / 35 C GFSI 50 C GFSI 70 C
Max. forestay length 27 m 36 m 42 m 45 m 55 m 70 m
Max. wire diameter 16 mm 22 mm 26 mm 32 mm / /
Max. rod -40 -60 -91 -170 -320 -430

Tack adapters

In order to fit Bamar electric motorization to the existing foils, Bamar have created a series of tack adapters.

Harken

MKIV Hydraulic Features:

  • Powerful performance packed into a compact, slim profile
  • Perfect for cruisers and performance cruisers
  • Fits wire sizes from 11 - 25 mm (7/16" - 1") or rod from -22 to -320 or equivalent fiber stays
  • Parts and service are available around the world
  • Easy headstay adjustment (over-the-turnbuckle system)
  • Optional hydraulic stay adjuster cylinder
  • Improved sail shape when reefed
  • Double foil grooves
  • Option: carbon foils
MODEL MKIV 3 MKIV 4 MKIV 5 MKIV 6 MKIV 7 MKIV 8
Forestay length 22,77 m stand. 24,91 m maks. 22,93 m stand. 29,33 m maks. 23,80 m stand. 34,70 m maks. 28,80 m stand. 39,70 m maks. / /
Wire diameter 11-12 mm 12 - 16 mm 16 - 22 mm 22 - 25 mm / /
Rod size -22, -30 -30, -40, -48 -48, -60, -76 -76, -91, -115 -115, -150, -170 -170, -195, -220, -260, -320

Reckmann

RF90 features:

  • High performance reefing system
  • Virtually maintenance free
  • Superior gear technology
  • Maximum performance and longevity
  • Quiet and smooth running system
  • Emergency manual drive operated by a standard winch handle
  • Equipped with an easy to operate length adjuster for optimal trimming
  • The hydraulic supported length adjusters are available starting with model RF90-4
Model RF90-2 RF90-3 RF90-4 RF90-5 RF90-5.5 RF90-6.5 RF90-7.5
Max. forestay length 23 m 36 m 42 m 50 m 58 m 70 m 85 m
Max. wire diameter 12 mm 16 mm 22 mm 32 mm / / /
Max. rod size -30 -60 -91 -115/-170 -260 -320 -430
Max. sail size 100 m2 200 m2 300 m2 450 m2 550 m2 700 m2 1000 m2

UD features:

  • A below deck mounted hydraulic furling gear
  • The UD unit is fixed in the deck, no chainplate is needed
  • Maintenance free
  • Electronic position indicator
  • The emergency manual drive mounted on deck level with a standard winch handle
  • Compact system size
  • Ultrasonic sensor to know where the adjuster piston is and how the stay is adjusted
  • Good performance to weight ratio
  • The system is available for PBO and rod stay
  • Stay disconnection system above deck level
  • Suitable for carbon and aluminium foils
Model UD-2sc UD-3sc UD-4sc UD-5sc UD-5.5sc
Max. forestay length 23 m 36 m 42 m 50 m 58 m
Max. wire diameter 12 mm 16 mm 22 mm 32 mm /
Max. rod size -30 -60 -91 -115/-170 -220
Max. sail size 120 m2 190 m2 290 m2 440 m2 540 m2

Certified Service Center

We are a part of the network members inside BSI Group as a Certified Service Center

As a service center, we follow BSI’s recommendations and guidelines. We are fully backed by the factory and we only use BSI supplied, or approved, materials when doing the refits for new or previously supplied BSI projects. This ensures complete visibility and history of all materials installed in the rigging package.