The REEFIT System
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 bringing 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 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. 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 10 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 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 is the unit for you.
