DescriptionThe NDH2C480 hydraulic furling system is a motorized forestay furler designed for cruising yachts from 14.50 to 18.50 m. Based on Profurl experience in gearmotors over 30 years, it is supplied as a motorization kit and is intended to provide safe, cockpit-operated furling suitable for short-handed or solo sailing.
Benefits of the motorized systems- Effortless sail handling with motorized operation
- Improved safety: all operations possible from the cockpit
- Ideal for short-handed or single-handed sailing
- Low noise during operation
- Easy installation on the existing forestay
- Sail can be furled in either direction
- Hydraulic motor connects to ship hydraulic pack via two supply hoses with female 7/16’’ JIC fittings
- Maintenance-free drive train
- Can convert a manual furler into a motorized furler
- Emergency manual operation via handle socket in case of system failure
- 3-year worldwide limited warranty
Proven reliability- Over 30 years of experience in gearmotor reducer design
- NDH2 reducer architecture based on more than 20 years of development
- High-quality material selection for long service life
- Surface treatments chosen for effective corrosion resistance
- Robust extrusions designed to withstand high torque loads
- Ventilation prevents internal condensation
Performance- Motor system engineered for quick, repeated manoeuvres
- Optimal torque/speed ratio for furling and unfurling in varied sailing conditions
- Low hydraulic power consumption—no special batteries required
Ease of installation- Adjustable to fit the existing forestay
- Available in several mounting configurations (stainless steel tube or link plates) to suit deck layout
- Turnbuckle cylinder travel increased by 100 mm on C520, C530, C600 models (for Ø 22 mm single-turn forestay turnbuckles)
Modern design- Updated design complements modern deck layouts and sail plans
- Supplied as standard with a motorization kit, full set of grey rounded extrusions, swivel and turnbuckle cylinder; stainless steel tube supplied as standard
ComponentsThis product includes a motorization kit, a complete set of grey rounded extrusions, a swivel and a turnbuckle cylinder. Supplied as standard with a stainless steel tube.
Technical specifications- Sailing program: Cruising
- Boat length (m): From 14.50 to 18.50
- Sails type: Genoa, solent
- Structural system: No
- Partial furling of the sail: Yes
- Motorization type: Hydraulic
- Optimal torque (Nm): 300
- Maximum operating pressure (bar): 140
- Maximum torque (Nm): 30
- Maximum flow recommended (L/min): 15
- Max forestay dia (mm): 14.3
- Standard length (m): 18
- Extrusion length (m): 2
- Warranty: 3 years