Reefit Headsail
Furling Systems
Built for absolute confidence at sea.
Born in bass strait, trusted around the world.
Reefit headsail furling systems are designed, engineered, and built in Tasmania, Australia — in the path of the Roaring Forties and on the doorstep of Bass Strait. These are demanding marine conditions that influence every part we make.
Reefit systems are built for smooth furling, low maintenance, and long-term reliability in demanding sailing conditions.
Engineered for long term reliability
Reefit systems are engineered for consistent, long-term reliability under real marine conditions.
Rather than chasing catalogue specifications, Reefit focuses on how furling systems perform over years of exposure to wind, load, salt and wear.
The result is equipment that works predictably, consistently, and with minimal intervention—over decades of use.
Designed to eliminate common furler failures
Reefit was developed after years of servicing other brands of furlers that seized under load, failed prematurely & required constant maintenance.
Instead of working around these issues, Reefit systems were designed to remove them entirely through stronger structural engineering, simplified mechanical systems & carefully selected materials.
The result is a furler designed to keep working with less maintenance and fewer failure points over time.
Who is Reefit built for?
Reefit systems are designed for:
Offshore cruisers and liveaboard sailors
Coastal sailors who want dependable equipment
Owners who value long-term reliability over the cheapest upfront option
Boats sailing in demanding conditions
Sailors who expect equipment to perform when it matters most
Why Owners Choose Reefit
Smooth control under load
Low-friction bearing systems help provide easy furling and reefing, even in demanding conditions.
Low Maintenance
No grease, no complex servicing - just an occasional freshwater flush.
Built for saltwater exposure
Materials are selected for long-term use in the marine environment.
Designed For Long Service Life
Reefit systems are built to operate for decades, not just seasons.
Enduring, Practical Engineering
Attention to detail at the design stage and careful material choices mean little maintenance, easy furling, and long life.
A System You Don’t Have to Think About
Reefit systems are designed so that when conditions worsen, your equipment doesn’t become the problem.
It simply keeps working.
Proven in Real
Offshore Conditions
Ken Gourlay — World Record Circumnavigation
Ken Gourlay, OAM — world-record sailor and 2008 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, completed a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation in 179 days, 21 hours, 37 minutes
His voyage covered more than 22,000 nautical miles, including extended time in the Southern Ocean, where conditions push both sailor and equipment to their limits.
“On the forestay we used the locally made Reefit furlers… In the Southern Ocean, with 70-knot winds, even a six-square-metre sail felt too big.”
— Ken Gourlay, OAM
Reefit furling systems were used throughout the voyage in winds up to 74 knots, sustained heavy loads and long-duration offshore exposure.
That is not simulated testing. That is real-world offshore use.
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Material selection is fundamental to long‑term reliability in a marine environment.
Reefit systems use materials selected for:
Corrosion resistance under prolonged salt exposure
Structural integrity under sustained load
Dimensional stability over time
Bearings, profiles, and fittings are selected and integrated to work as part of a system, rather than as isolated components. This ensures consistent performance and reduces uneven wear across the system.
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Bearing performance is critical to any furling system, particularly under sustained load.
Reefit bearing systems are designed to:
Operate smoothly under working loads
Resist salt ingress
Maintain alignment and load distribution over time
Where maintenance is required, bearing components are accessible and serviceable. This approach reduces the need for complete replacement and supports long‑term ownership.
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Extrusions and structural components are designed to provide stiffness, alignment, and durability without unnecessary complexity.
Reefit profiles are engineered to:
Maintain straightness under load
Support smooth sail handling
Resist long‑term deformation
This structural approach ensures reliable furling performance throughout the service life of the system.
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Reefit systems are designed for hassle-free, low-maintenance requirements.
All components are designed to require minimal maintenance, and all parts are supported through spare parts availability and technical advice.
This allows owners and installers to maintain systems over time rather than treating them as consumable items.
Serviceability is not an afterthought — it is a core design consideration.
Get the Right furling System, First Time.
Selecting the correct furler is about more than boat length. It depends on rigging size, load, usage, and installation requirements.
Our online selector helps ensure your Reefit system is correctly matched to your boat.
For added confidence, you can book a free 30-minute phone or online consultation to confirm the details before moving ahead.
Refined Through Real Use
Reefit systems have been installed on cruising and offshore yachts since the early 1990s.
Design improvements are shaped by user feedback, installer experience, and long-term observation in demanding sailing conditions.
Designed & built in Tasmania
Reefit systems are designed and built in Tasmania, Australia, where salt air, strong winds, heavy seas, and continuous exposure to salt and moisture are part of everyday marine life.
This environment determines our material choice, component design, and approach to long-term reliability.
Backed by a 10‑Year Warranty
A comprehensive 10-year warranty backs every Reefit system.
It reflects our confidence in the design, materials, and manufacturing quality behind every system — and our commitment to long-term support after installation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Selecting the correct system is about more than boat size—it’s about load, usage, and long-term reliability.
To help you choose the right system you can....
Read our guide:
“8 Costly Mistakes Yacht Owners Make When Choosing a Headsail Furler”