An important system benefit is that sail shape is always uncompromised
and performance is improved greatly by using a fully battened sail. Unlike in-mast furling, the reefed sail weight remains low down to minimise any pitching and rolling.
The Hi-Low system can be retrofitted to almost any yacht and is suitable for most types of sailing boat from 20 - 40’ in overall length. It is quick and easy to fit without the need for unstepping the rig.
The system benefits are so great that two leading marine specialists have combined forces to offer a SAIL-FITTING package:-
and performance is improved greatly by using a fully battened sail. Unlike in-mast furling, the reefed sail weight remains low down to minimise any pitching and rolling.
The Hi-Low system can be retrofitted to almost any yacht and is suitable for most types of sailing boat from 20 - 40’ in overall length. It is quick and easy to fit without the need for unstepping the rig.
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No more un-packing the main with sail ties -
No going on deck to reef or stow the sail.
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No more blocked views from the lowered mainsailwhen entering the harbour
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Ideal for short or single-handed sailing
The system benefits are so great that two leading marine specialists have combined forces to offer a SAIL-FITTING package:-
Doyle Sails can supply an exact fit mainsail for the system. Doyle are renowned for fitting high quality reefing sails using materials that are strong and stable
HYS (Hamble Yacht Services) can supply and fit the system to your yacht. HYS have years of specialist knowledge building rigs and installing systems.
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ADVANTAGES of HI-LOW REEFER SYSTEM:
- Easy sail handling
- Hoisting and reefing is performed from the cockpit
- Improved performance from a fully battened sail
- Improved efficiency when reefed
- Ability to reef/un-reef quickly and to desired sail area
- Lower C of G than in mast or aft mast reefing
- Sails lasts and performs longer without creasing
- No sail jamming in mast
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DISADVANTAGES of IN-MAST FURLING SYSTEMS:
Sail efficiency with full sail area: bad sail shape- Sail efficiency with half sail: bad sail shape
- System jamb - the sail cannot be lowered
- Very high C of G weight in rig
