time. The second gear step makes the manual backup three times faster. This means a quick and safe emergency manual backup system.’ ‘A gooseneck bearing takes the
entire load of the luff rod system. This means the hydraulic mast drive, which is connected with a universal joint, works with no pull or bending loads from the sail/luff rod system.’ Reckmann supplies its electric
an integrated cunninghamfunction, which brings its own benefits. ‘The trimof the reefedmainsail comes very close to that of a slab-reefing system,’ Schuldt explains. ‘There is no need for extra lashings through the luff of the sail and it allows the skipper or helmsman to control the cunninghamfromthe helmpedestal.’ While all of these products can
and often do operate as stand-alone devices, they deliver further benefits when installed together in a fully integrated sail-handling system. Reckmann has market-leading expertise in delivering integrated solutions as well as manufacturing components. Some of the leading spar makers
use Reckmann furling hardware in their in-mast and in-boom furling systems, but Reckmann also offers its own range of integrated mainsail furling solutions. These include the RMR in-mast furling system, which has been refined over four decades and is built from the same key components as Reckmann’s renowned RF90 headsail systems. ‘Our drives offer an easy-to-
operate manual backup system by inserting a standard winch handle from the outside,’ Schuldt explains. ‘This special clutch system disengages the hydraulic motor from the luff rod system with no load on the winch handle from the sail at any
Top left: Reckmann’s new Boomfurl drives have the motor near the gooseneck to minimise its pitching moment and reduce the shock load of a crash gybe. Top right: Reckmann hydraulics enable small crews to fully control their sails and rig fromthe helm. Above: HPS pumps are very quiet, fast, compact and can be installed as a modular system
and hydraulic Boomfurl drives to spar makers, but also sells them direct, pre-installed in a Furlerboom or Mainfurl boom. These can then be integrated with Reckmann’s Furlfind automatic boom positioning system which prevents the common scenario of a jammed mainsail caused by a poorly aligned boom. ‘For an experienced crew there
is nothing wrong with operating sail-handling hydraulics separately,’ Schuldt says. ‘But an integrated system, where a single button is pushed to operate an entire installation such as a mainsail handling system, is a real advantage and safety factor for a short-handed crew with less experience. These systems allow people who might struggle with the complexity of separate hydraulic functions to operate a large vessel safely.’ Furlfind has benefits for
experienced sailors too. ‘At night, it is an advantage for any sailor to push one button and bring the boom into precisely the right position to furl the mainsail,’ Schuldt says. ‘A green light indicates when the boom is ready to operate the mainsail. This is far easier than to visually check whether the boom position is right.’ Furlfind is used on a wide
variety of yachts, including Swan and Solaris, Y-Yachts and X-Yachts, to name just a few. The mainsail furling system operates in conjunction with a main halyard on a captive winch. ‘Reckmann deck gear is commonly found on board our yachts due to its functionality
and reliability,’ says Baltic Yachts’ EVP Henry Hawkins. The Baltic 67PC is specifically
designed for fast, short-handed ocean cruising. Its key features include top-down furling code and A sails with captured luffs, aft swept spreaders to avoid the need for runners, low rig loads for such a large, high-performance boat and a deck layout set up for easy sail-handling. Most lines are led aft and the deck winches are controlled fromthe helm pedestals. Remote controls allow movement around the deck whilst trimming and handling the sails. When reefing the mainsail,
Hawkins explains, ‘the most important action is to ensure that the boom is at the right height before furling to ensure that the sail rolls onto itself perfectly without the luff pushing forward or pulling aft. This can be measured physically on the vang or by way of a sensor. Furlfind takes the guesswork out of it and allows the sail to be furled or unfurled with a single joystick.’ Reckmann sail-handling systems
are also ideal for retrofitting on large classic yachts,making themeasier and less strenuous to sail. For example, Boomfurl and Furlfind systems were recently installed on a vintage Swan 65. ‘Themain advantage is that it is still possible with these reliable systems to sail a boat of this size short-handed,’ the owner says. ‘We can sail our 65- footer with just two crew now, which saves us one or two additional crew. We get older and can still enjoy a comfortable yacht of the size we like.’ ‘We do prefer Reckmann products
because they are proven, powerful and of high quality,’ he says. ‘We have known the people at Reckmann for decades and have a good and trusting relationship with them. They support us promptly whenever needed. The excellent worldwide service is very important for us.’
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