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Pewaukee, WI – Harken has designed a new carbon fiber spinnaker retrieval wheel to fill an underserved need in the Grand-Prix market. The design is for ultra-fast "string drops" where a wheel connected to the pedestal system pulls the spinnaker into the hull instead of having a team stuff it down the hatch. The "string drop" lets teams get a few extra seconds of speed from the spinnaker, sometimes letting them delay takedown until mid-rounding.
"Instead of one-off solutions by builders, this makes it easier for teams to find a wheel with good quality control, a predictable cost, and a reliable lead time," says Mark Wiss, Director of New
Business Development."
Grinders can engage the wheel from a Harken pedestal setup with a foot button. Optional carbon T-box brackets and cantilevered gearbox brackets hold the gearbox in position. Configuration can be customized to the boat. Contact your Harken representative
to order.
About: Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Its network includes distribution in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Rhode Island, California, and Florida).
