{"product_id":"profurl-c260-coastal-8-50m-28ft","title":"Profurl C260 Coastal 8.50M 28Ft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eC260 Coastal Furling System\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, cost-effective furling solution designed specifically for light sailboats from \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 7 meters (16 to 23 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts integrated self-contained halyard system makes it especially suitable for fractionally rigged boats, where maintaining proper forestay tension can be difficult. By reducing the combined loads created by the sail and halyard, the C260 helps minimize mast compression and forestay sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelf-Contained Halyard System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional furling systems, the C260 does not require the use of the boat’s mast halyard. The halyard passes through a sheave box located at the top of the extrusion and returns to a lower sheave and cam cleat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the sail has been hoisted and tensioned, the remaining halyard is used as the furling line, creating a simple and efficient operating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C260 installs directly over the existing forestay and does not require a specialized attachment at the stemhead. It connects to the lower swage terminal of the forestay using eye plates, hole plates, or the existing turnbuckle arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor boats transported or stored on a trailer, the furling system can be separated into two sections, helping reduce the risk of damage during transportation and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for light sailboats from 5 to 7 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for headsails up to 15 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated self-contained halyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps minimize forestay sag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces mast compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstalls over the existing forestay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo specialized stemhead fitting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be separated into two sections for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble luff groove extrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintenance-free design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for trailerable and fractionally rigged sailboats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10-year worldwide warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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