V-Furl
Vitters pioneered the first ever below-deck headsail drum and furler, for hands-off operation, on Anatta (ex. Aglaia). This system increases the performance of Vitters yachts, since sail changes can take place quickly and easily whilst reducing energy consumption of furlers, winches and feeders.
Over the years Vitters’ R&D team has done extensive testing and we have carefully implemented changes, drawing on hands-on experience, improving safety and the ease of handling sails significantly. The current versions are named V-Drum and V-Furl.
The Vitters in-deck furler, V-Furl, is based on the clamp used on oil rigs to clamp the drilling pipe. The really clever bit is found in the clamping system and the hook, which have been meticulously designed and developed to facilitate headsail handling.
One benefit of V-Furl over common storage drums, found on the market today, is that the tack of the sail will be securely attached to the furler fully-automatedly.