PROFURL C480 Manual Headsail Furler System - 20m (66') - Boats 52-60 ft

The PROFURL C480 represents heavy-duty manual headsail furling for cruising sailboats from 52 to 60 feet (16-18.5m). This 20-meter furling length system handles forestays up to 14mm diameter and delivers capacity for substantial headsails exceeding 120 square meters. Engineered with specialized heavy-load bearings featuring 100 C6 carbon steel in fully sealed, grease-immersed housings, this system withstands the demanding conditions of offshore passages and challenging weather. The reinforced drum mechanism employs dimensionally stable, UV-resistant plastic construction capable of absorbing substantial impacts without failure. Specially adapted locking nuts designed specifically for extreme loads come standard on C480 and larger models, providing critical additional security under heavy weather operation. The patented wrap-stop device prevents halyard fouling at the masthead connection while the reinforced double cage arms maintain positive furling line control throughout all deployment and retrieval cycles. Silver-anodized round extrusions incorporate internal longitudinal ribs maximizing torsional strength while minimizing weight aloft. The system includes a standard feeder assembly for simplified sail hoisting plus accommodation for optional opening pre-feeders and hinged attachment fittings. Installation flexibility supports deck-level mounting, elevated link plate configurations, or below-deck installations matching specific vessel layouts. Accepts larger diameter furling lines (8-10mm) with substantial drum capacity for extended furling lengths. Ideal for circumnavigation, extended offshore cruising, or demanding coastal passages on larger yachts. PROFURL backs this professional-grade system with their industry-leading 10-year worldwide warranty.