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BAMAR

mong other things, this Italian company builds bespoke furling systems and sail-handling equipment for superyachts, so its engineering chops are not in doubt. Bamar does not neglect the smaller end of the market and has recently introduced a new line of electric furlers for cruising boats from 40ft to 100ft. Built of anodized aluminum, the systems can be installed on forestays from 8mm to 32mm in diameter and are available as retrofits or complete systems with extrusions and swivels. The three models in the EJF range utilize an epicyclic transmission and an electromagnetic lock. Emergency operation is via a winch handle or

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