The C290 is a manual headsail furler from the Profurl Cruising range. It is designed for boats ranging from 7 to 9 meters with a maximum forestay diameter of 6.35 mm (#10 in rod). It features colorless anodized round extrusions and a turnbuckle cylinder. Its adjustable tack point also allows for below the deck installation. It comes with a 10-year warranty.
Technical description
Profurl furling systems: the last word in reliability and longevity
Only Profurl technology offers optimal reliability and longevity. Profurl mechanisms are designed to use special bearings which can furl sails under any conditions. They are fully waterproof, protecting them from corrosion and contamination for maximum longevity.
High performance systems...
• The extrusions are made lighter and stronger thanks to a special alloy (6106).
• The ball bearings have an optimized weight / resistance ratio.
• The Wichard opening pre-feeder is delivered as standard on Racing models to hoist the sail faster.
reliable and maintenance free
• The ball bearings are made of high strength 100 C6 carbon steel and are sealed in a grease bath to increase their working load and prevent corrosion.
• Watertightness is achieved by the use of two double lip seals preventing foreign bodies (salt, sand, dust, water) from entering the bearing mechanism.
• The not deformable plastic drums withstand impact (e.g: anchor bump, collision) and are resistant to UV.
Ease of use
PROFURL manual furling systems have been designed to ease operations:
• The standard feeder enables to easily hoist the sail by only one crew member.