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Equip your mainsail with Rutgerson or Selden roller slides: Roller Slide, Articulated Battcar M10, Intermediate or Headboard Webbing Battcar, Intermediate Limousine Battcar, Battcar High Load, Articulated Limousine Slide with threaded screw for high working loads, Batten End, Batten receptacles for threaded screw M10 - discover Horizon Sails and equip your sailboat at a low price with our year-round promotions! Universal slide that can be webbed or combined with a batten box to form a mainsail batten cart, reducing the pressure on the mast to hoist and lower the mainsail easily from the cockpit. Pressure Absorbing Rutgerson and Selden Roller Slides. The slide efficiently handles the pressure exerted on the mast. You can instantly control your mainsail from the cockpit. Horizon Sails roller slide is designed for your boat and your mast, allowing you to cruise with peace of mind. This allows more efficient sail handling. Get an instant free quote for new roller slides using our online pricing module. Just choose your roller type and all other necessary information for your new slides, and your price will be generated instantly. Roller slides are made from high-strength composite, suitable for boats up to 50 feet (monohull) and 40 feet (multihull). The range includes several different profiles and two wheel sizes, compatible with most masts. For a mainsail area greater than 45m², it is recommended to use reinforced slides for high loads, reference 1535-XXXX. There are also articulated roller slides for mainsails with threaded screws M10 or M12 with an aluminum body coated with antifriction composite, capable of supporting high working loads. Suitable for monohull sailboats up to 60 feet and multihulls up to 47 feet.

The first step in selecting the appropriate furler for your needs is to determine the system's safe working load. Recommendations based on boat length typically assume a medium-displacement monohull. However, your choice can be further refined by considering factors such as sail type, sail size, and your sailing style. For boats with a fixed bowsprit, a tack line beneath the drum allows the furler to be easily moved back to the bow for sail changes. This setup also provides precise luff control. For example, a 3:1 friction sheave can be attached to the bottom of the drum for enhanced adjustment. On boats under 35 feet, a 2:1 halyard shackle or 2:1 blocks attached to the swivel spindle is often sufficient for use with a 2:1 halyard.
 
The simplest setup involves attaching the gennaker drum to the bowsprit with a snap shackle and using a 1:1 halyard. For improved performance sailing, the drum can still be secured with a snap shackle, but a 2:1 halyard provides better luff control and reduces rig compression. For racing, a halyard lock at the masthead reduces mast compression, while a drum on a 3:1 system delivers optimal luff tension control. In addition to the drum and swivel, other essential components of a Gennaker, Smart Code or Code Zero furling system include the torsional cable, the drum's furling line, fairleads, and the double block.
 
Furling system for Code Zero, Gennaker, Smart Code and Asymmetric Spinnaker. Using furler makes your sail easier to handle than a snuffer and smaller to store when not in use. Horizon Sails offers extremely reliable and functional downwind furlers for use with Code Zero sails and Gennakers. The complete line range fits for small dinghies to custom-made furlers for large yachts and comes in two versions: with fixed tack (code zero, genoa, etc) and with free tack to wind gennakers whitout luff. The drum and head are made from a single piece of aluminum and contain roller thrust bearings featuring the best characteristics for this use. A complete system including a sail with anti-twist rope and firler can be purchased, too. Nowadays, many cruising and racing sailboats appeal to furlers. For safety use and easy control, flying sails require the presence of a furler on board. The research and development of furling systems has long time been prompted by the use of code zero in regattas and gennakers for cruising. Thus, over time, code zero, smart code, gennaker, asymmetric spinnaker, symmetrical spinnakers, staysail without forestay type have become essential cruising sails on our sailboats. This has largely contributed to the distribution of these furlers. Horizon Sails offers a wide choice of furlers from major brands Facnor, Sveggen, Profurl, Ubi, Karver, Allen, adapting to the size of your boat and the sail area.

Horizon Sails offers custom stainless steel bimini for a wide range of sailboats, as well as standard-sized biminis designed to fit most boats. To choose the standard bimini that is compatible with your boat, it is essential to verify several aspects on board: the length, width, and height must be carefully adjusted to fit your boat. We invite you to consult the technical diagram and pay close attention to the mounting points and the limitations imposed by the backstay. If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer service team is available to assist you and provide the necessary support. The bimini is a very popular accessory on our sailboats. Having a shaded area to protect yourself from the sun when sailing or at mooring is essential. Find a wide selection of quality biminis for your sailboat for sale at Horizon Sails. Our Biminis consist of the 316L stainless steel structure, the installation hardware, the Sunbrella Plus shade cloth and a storage cover. When you are not using the bimini, you can fold it up to take full advantage of the sun and panoramic view. The bimini also protects you against the rain when you are at mooring or in port. We offer all boaters the pleasure of sailing and enjoying their passions in complete freedom, by designing practical, modular protection adapted to each model of boat. Horizon Sails offers custom Biminis with quality materials like Sunbrella Plus, quality webbing and fittings. Biminis come in a wide variety of colors and specifications to suit both your personal preferences and the features of the boat. Very practical and robust. Long-lasting resistance. Reinforced edges. Waterproof and UV resistant. Simple assembly. Take full advantage of your passion with Horizon Sails biminis and offer your boat a quality protection at affordable prices.

Enhance the comfort and protection of your sailing yacht with our custom-made sprayhoods and replacement canvases. Designed to withstand harsh marine conditions, they provide effective shelter from the sun, spray, and weather while ensuring excellent visibility through UV-treated transparent panels.  

Custom-Made Sprayhood: Protection & Comfort
Our sprayhoods are crafted from premium materials to ensure long-lasting durability and optimal performance:  
✔ High-gloss polished 316L stainless steel frame – strong and corrosion-resistant.  
✔ Sunbrella Plus® marine fabric – waterproof, breathable, and solution-dyed for lasting colour retention.
✔ UV-treated Crystal windows – provide excellent visibility and prevent premature aging.  
✔ Reinforced wear areas – protect against friction and extend the lifespan of the sprayhood.  
✔ Premium mounting hardware – secure attachment with quality fasteners, straps, and plates.  
✔ Fully customizable – available in various colours to match your yacht’s aesthetic.  

Replacement Canvas: A Second Life for Your Sprayhood
Is your sprayhood canvas worn out or damaged? Our custom replacement canvases offer a cost-effective way to refresh your equipment with high-performance materials.  
✔ Easy and precise replacement process – send us your old canvas, and we will craft an exact replica with improved durability.  
✔ MasAcril® marine fabric – UV-resistant, waterproof, and breathable, preventing mold and mildew formation.  
✔ Heavy-duty stitching and reinforced edges – for increased resistance against wear and tear.  
✔ Perfect fit guarantee – ensures hassle-free installation and optimal protection.  

Why Choose Horizon Sails ?
✔ Expert craftsmanship – designed and manufactured by marine specialists with attention to every detail.
✔ High-quality materials – fabrics and stainless steel components built for long-term resistance in marine environments.  
✔ Fast turnaround – production time of approximately two weeks, with free delivery included.  
✔ Two-year warranty – for peace of mind and guaranteed durability.  
✔ Upgrade your sprayhood or replace its canvas with a tailor-made, long-lasting solution from Horizon Sails. Contact us today!

ANTI TORSION LUFF ROPE

Custom built Horizon Sails anti-torsion cable for top down furling and furling code sails. The anti-twist luff ropes are custom built to your length requirement. Anti-twist luff rope for flying sails furlers, Gennaker, Code 0 or Asymmetric Spinnaker. Our anti torsion ropes are custom luff lines specifically designed to be used for torque transmission without loss along the cable. Anti-torsion rope has a unique torsional stability that transmits the furling gear rotation direct to the head of the sail. The rope adopts a triple fibre composite constructed to resist torsional forces from furling gear. It has a twisted aramid yarn core that provides the resistance to twisting. Our hardware sewn termination offers compatibility with all majors furlers brands.

To find the right cable for your needs, you must select the appropriate length. For Gennaker, Code Zero, or Smart Code sails where the cable runs inside the luff, the cable length should match the available luff length of the sail. For asymmetric sails with top-down furling, the cable length should correspond to the available hoist length, regardless of the sail's luff length. For top-down furling, choose a cable with a larger diameter. For bottom-up furling, a smaller diameter option is sufficient. If you are buying a cable for an existing furler or sail, it is essential to check that the cable thimbles fit the jaw width and pin diameter of the furler drum and swivel.  

Torsional cables operate differently depending on the application:  
- For straight-luffed sails with bottom-up furling (Code Zero, Gennaker): Tensile loads are significantly higher. To minimize drag, cable diameters can be reduced. In this case, since the cable is contained in the luff, after 2 or 3 turns, the sail's leading edge contributes to creating the required torsion.  
- For asymmetric sails with top-down furling: Cable diameters must be relatively larger compared to their length. These cables are only under load during furling and unfurling phases, with lower overall loads.  

Furling Mechanisms  
- Bottom-up furling: The tack of the sail is directly attached to the cable thimble. When the drum begins to rotate, the cable turns, and the sail wraps around the cable.  
- Top-down furling: The luff of the sail is not attached to the cable. The tack of the sail is mounted on an independent swivel. When the drum begins to rotate, torque is transmitted along the cable's entire length to the top of the sail, where furling starts.  

Important Note: Although a continuous line furler can operate in both directions, it is better to furl the sail in one direction only. Braided covers are symmetrically designed, but during the first uses, the fibers in the cover align with the torsional load direction. If you furl in both directions, the fibers will constantly shift, breaking down the resin that provides the cable's stiffness. 

Wooden Rope Stropped Block. Wooden Sailing Blocks - Traditional, hand-made blocks with high-performance roll bearing sheaves for use on classic boats. Traditional handcrafted single or double timber stropped blocks. The shells are constructed from high quality ash timber formed into a smooth oval shape and coated with coats of UV-resistant lacquer.