Tame Your Main

mainsail handling
tame your main

Skip formed Pelagic Expeditions to offer people true adventure through "go anywhere, do anything" sailing expeditions-including Antarctica. Clients range from filmmakers and scientists, to students and extreme sportsmen."When I think back on the bloodied hand-and-finger struggles I’ve had reefing, the Harken Battcar system is a dream come true. A reliable and smooth-running mast track system is a must for a vessel like Pelagic Australis. We regularly operate in 30-knot plus winds and reefing easily, especially downwind in big seas where it is not prudent to come into the wind, is of paramount importance."

problem
Are you HANDLING A BIG MAINSAIL with just two people?

Do you hate coming into the wind to WRESTLE A FLAPPING SAIL onto the boom?

On windy days, do you raise your genoa and leave THE MAIN TIED DOWN?

Are you thinking about IN-BOOM FURLING?
If you are, you’re looking for ease of shorthanded sailing with a big mainsail. But in-boom furling systems are complicated to install and expensive. If you add installation, an electric winch and new main, this solution can cost as much as a new car. On top of that, a flatter sail is required for in-boom furling, decreasing sail area.

SOLUTION

Harken Lazy Jack system contains main

A HARKEN BATTCAR SYSTEM
tames your main at a fraction of the cost. Lets you raise, lower and reef at any wind angle, and enjoy efficient sail shape underway,

Battcars are easy to install— even with the mast up. As an added bonus, combine with Harken LAZY JACKS to keep the mainsail gathered on the boom when it is reefed or dropped.

Links:
Pelagic Expeditions: www.pelagic.co.uk
Details Make the Difference: www.harken.com/mainsail/mainsailDetails.php
Dealers: www.harken.com/dealers/dealers.php
Harken on-line store: www.harkenstore.com