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Reefit
Headsail Roller Furling
Manufactured by Almasts Australia
Pty Ltd
Reefit Overview
REEFIT is a twin grooved headsail roller furling system designed for sailors
who want the convenience and safety of instant reefing, while maintaining
the best performance from their sails.
The systems are manufactured by Almasts Australia, in Launceston, Tasmania.
The company was formed in the mid 1970's to manufacture masts, rigging, furling
systems, and accessories for the marine industry.
We're committed to bring you quality yachting products at reasonable prices.
As offshore sailors and spar and rigging makers, we offer you the benefits
of our years of experience in mast and furling system manufacture and repair.
During our time we have serviced and repaired virtually every brand of system
on the market, so we know what works (and what doesn't). This knowledge, and
feedback from our many customers, has been used in the design, materials selection,
and surface finishes for our own system, the REEFIT.
We've endeavoured to achieve the best mix of features and simplicity for you
with the REEFIT system. Contact between stainless steel and aluminium has
been all but eliminated to avoid electrolysis. All components are hardcoat
anodised to minimum 20 micron thickness and the hardcoat process actually
hardens the surface on the metal to provide extended life and free running
for the ball races. Adhesives are not used in assembly so that the unit can
be dismantled if required. Bearing systems are designed specifically to couple
long life with low maintenance, low friction, and reliability.
REEFIT was designed from the ground up for easy owner installation. it retrofits
over your existing stainless steel forestay without the need to cut or modify
the stay, and is supplied with all necessary parts and picturebook instructions
for easy installation and set up. Your 5 year warranty is further proof of
the effort and materials that go into each unit.
Units are currently produced in two sizes to suit yachts typically from 9
metres up to around 17 metres.
REEFIT B & C – THE DIFFERENCE
The difference between Reefit Model B and Model C is the size of boat they
suit. Typically, Reefit B would be used on boats from around 29’ (8.9m)
to around 37’ (11.3m), where as Reefit C will suit boats from around
36’ (11m) to around 52’ (15.9m).
Whether you use system B or C is completely determined by the stay diameter
of your yacht. If your stay diameter is ¼” (6mm) up to and including
5/16” (8mm) then Reefit B will be the system for you. If your stay size
is 3/8” (9.5mm) up to ½” (12.7mm) then system C will fit.
Almasts Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 6331 3171 or 1800 806 721
Fax: (03) 6334 6070 Mobile 0418 593 616
E-mail: info@almasts.com.au
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