Best of 2023 accessories: sailing equipment

The best sailing equipment for 2023

Simplify, that’s the watchword that several manufacturers have chosen as their mantra for producing new sailing accessories. Even when it comes to sailing equipment, from lines and sails to whips and furlers, new materials save time, effort and simplify life on board.

Best accessories 2023: Carbon rudder wheel – Carbonautica

Carbonautica is a Velenje, Slovenia-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of carbon fiber and glass fiber composite (GFC) components. For several years Carbonautica has focused on the marine segment, producing, for example, rudder wheels, gangways and spars. In Italy, its top-quality products are imported by Adria Ship, which is the brand’s exclusive dealer throughout Italy.

• You can buy Carbon rudder wheel – Carbonautica here

FXe4500 Facnor – Settemari

An electric evolution of the proven FX furler, the FXe 4500 can easily handle a sail area of up to 140 square meters and is simple to assemble, even easier if the owner already has the Facnor FX manual system. By purchasing the motorized kit, you swap the classic manual drum for the electrified one and you’re done. Control and management can be either by normal push-button or remote control.

• You can purchase FXe4500 Facnor – Settemari here

Mooring Line – Gottifredi Maffioli

Gottifredi Maffioli’s Mooring Lines range is designed to meet all mooring-related needs, with a choice of lines depending on the desired elasticity, handling and breaking load. Evodock is the new line of extremely lightweight, safe and stylish lines for medium to large boats, while the Evotow line is new for those looking for very abrasion and heat resistant lines with excellent grip on winches.

• You can purchase Mooring Line – Gottifredi Maffioli here

Best accessories 2023: Hydraulic Backhoe Tensioner – Harken

Harken’s new range of high-strength hardcoat anodized aluminum hydraulic backstop tensioners. The system provides robustness with a pressure-release knob that allows for gradual adjustment. Available in 4 different sizes for boats between 9 and 18 meters and stays from 5 to 10 mm.

• You can purchase Hydraulic Tenderizer – Harken here

FT Furler – Bamar

Bamar, a company that installs its accessories on the decks of some of the world’s leading boats, has developed a new generation of manual furlers. The new Flat Tack Furler (FT Furler) drums feature the low tack attachment on the deck, which allows maximum luff length of the sail. In terms of operation, the rolling system on Torlon free balls on anodized aluminum raceways enables robustness, reliability, and quality.

• You can purchase FT Furler – Bamar here

Best accessories 2023: Mega Twin 07 Gleistein – L Marine Group

Mega Twin 07 is the perfect top for those looking for the solution that combines excellent performance and high strength. The top is designed to withstand stress for as long as possible, even for frequent use, and to last. The rope core is made of Dyneema fiber with polyester stocking and intermediate sock to resist abrasion and wear.

• You can purchase Mega Twin 07 Gleistein – L Marine Group here

Ballslide Batten System – Ronstan

Ballslide Batten System is a patented system invented by Ronstan engineers that allows smooth, low-friction movement of your full-batten mainsail without the need for the additional rail on the mast. Advantages? Less weight and no additional cost to install the rail on the shaft.

• You can purchase Ballslide Batten System – Ronstan here

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