Unit 3 Reflex

HARKEN YACHT FITTINGS Unit 3 Reflex

The Harken Reflex furling system is a game changer for downwind sailing. The previous generation of free-flying sail furlers often resulted in partial or uneven furling. Patented Harken Reflex furlers provide sailors confidence that their free-flying spinnakers, gennakers, and code sails will furl with speed and control. The result? Sailors use downwind sails more often—even when sailing shorthanded.

The compact drive unit is easier to handle than other designs. Pull the furling line and the drive unit reacts reflexively to rotate the torsion cable, immediately transferring torque to the head swivel without unwanted corkscrewing delaying the response. The head swivel reacts instantly, spinning the sail smoothly and completely from top to bottom for an even roll-up and super-tight wrap. The furled spinnaker lowers easily to the deck, ready for the next hoist.

Unit 3 is rated at 4.5T MWL for boats up to 17.4 m (58'). The Reflex cable is more torsionally resistant to corkscrewing than current textile cables. Braided stainless steel wire filaments over braided polyester core transmit torque to head swivel through both tension and compression for faster furling. The quick-release modular T-fitting allows a single drive unit to handle multiple sails.

Key Features

• Flexible polycarbonate alloy cowling allows rope to be easily fed into drive sheave without tools; keeps rope captive
• Offset holes in drive sheave grip rope securely when furling
• Compact design reduces weight aloft and maximizes luff length with padded cover to prevent damage to spars
• Dyneema® core cable twists less and handles increased halyard loads without stretching, ideal for code zero applications
• Smooth polymer cable jacket protects sails against abrasion
• Quick-release modular T-fitting allows single drive unit to handle multiple sails with spring-loaded pin release