The Yacht Monthly team has collected the latest sailing kits, from electric winches to winders, suitable for understaffed sailing
Make sure you understand the skills and equipment needed to successfully and safely sail alone or understaffed. Credit: Richard Landon/Ocean Pictures
Understaffed sailing: the latest new equipment
The three-speed E40i can be operated with two fingers through the servo: one for starting and one for switching speed.
This labor-saving electric winch is used for slings, ropes and sheets leading to the roof of the passenger car. It is built around an electric motor that is fully integrated in a black anodized aluminum or stainless steel drum, leaving only three thin cables protruding. This eliminates the large cuts usually associated with the installation of electric winches.
Lofrans' electronic touch panel is designed to be "really reliable" and has a foolproof function. It is a low profile windlass touch panel with LED backlight buttons.
Unlike other control switches that require the user to activate and deactivate the circuit breaker before and after anchoring, using an electronic touch panel, the circuit breaker can remain open without worrying about accidental operation: activation is only a second after pressing two buttons Works afterwards.
Other safety features include three-minute automatic deactivation and buzzer notification when deactivation.
Black, the front panel is IP67 waterproof and dustproof.
The functional configuration of MKIV Ocean is suitable for cruising sailors. It is designed for strength, longevity and ease of use, and has a single-slot round foil.
It is made of hard-coated anodized aluminum, stabilized by UV rays to improve durability, and has multiple rows of Torlon ball bearings to minimize friction and reduce the physical experience of pulling and retracting the wire.
The bearings do not require lubrication and are easy to maintain.
There are four sizes to choose from, suitable for boats from 22 feet to 80 feet.
Price: £1,993 www.harken.co.uk
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For easier and more controllable handling of sails, the SMF system facilitates the communication between the E40i winch and its electric mast retracting system; allowing the main deployment while using the E40i to pull down the extension without being overloaded-just one click Button.
It converts 12 or 24V to 42V and enters sleep mode to avoid power consumption.
For yachts up to 50 feet long, it can be retrofitted with RB and RC retractable masts.
Price: The mast motor, E40i winch and power system are priced at €6,300/5,346, excluding VAT www.seldenmast.com
Gizmos ignores classification and is not entirely a block or a splint. They exist between the two.
At the request of the rigger, Harken manufactured single-sided through deck sleeves designed to protect the deck and ropes from wear during through deck applications.
A double-sided bulkhead bushing is also provided, which is designed to install a soft connection ring to protect the lines from wear and keep them separate.
The Padeye kit includes a cross pin, waterproof cap and O-ring, which converts the double-sided bushing into a waterproof Padeye through the deck.
The cross pin is connected to the rope/loop, and the cover is fastened on the top to prevent water from entering.
Sleeve and ring are sold separately.
Price: £31 www.harken.co.uk
Scanstrut ROKK Wireless-Catch is "the world's first 12/24V waterproof wireless charging mobile phone pad".
After installation-drill a 65 mm hole in any flat surface-place your phone on a mat to charge it-and grab it quickly during the journey.
Features include edge bumpers, Qi certified technology, foreign body detection and smart thermal fuse.
It is compatible with most mobile phones that support wireless charging and works through a non-metallic waterproof case.
Price: £90 www.scanstrut.com<
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