EVOLUTION Today’s top racers and super yachts make the best use of modern technologies and regularly need state of the art custom solutions. In less than 10 years Karver has become an industry world leader, revolutionizing high end deck hardware through countless innovative solutions.
KBR blocks : from KBR 30 to KBR 400
Hetairos - ©Baltic Yachts
Hétairos, Baltic 197'
BLOCKS
The highest performance blocks on the market : 2% friction, carbon fibre, ceramic and titanium. Modern rope technologies has enabled sailors to get rid of hard metallic attachments for soft lashing with higher working loads.
Ceramic ball bearings: ultra high wear resistance
PERFORMANCE Low friction ratio even under very high load (Titanium bearings)
LIGHT WEIGHT
New 2012 – the new design outer casing distributes load even more efficiently, whilst protecting against external impacts.
Optimization of the design and use of high-tech components make the KBR extremely light
COMPACT The Titanium bearing system (Karver patent) ensures that the blocks hold high loads on smaller diameter sheaves.
SAFETY The central hole diameter is enlarged to allow multiple lashings to pass through.
DESIGN Side plates assembled with lashing.
ALUMINUM
CARBON
Varuna KER53 ©Varuna Racing
Hydros ©Karver Systems
KBTi Mainsail purchase system Titanium car and titanium tracks 5T SWL
KBTi Runner blocks 6.5T SWL
Hetairos ©Karver Systems
Acciona - ©Vincent Leroux - Blew Stoub
Nacira 67 Shamlor - ©Christophe Launay
Varuna, TP52
L'hydroptère.ch
KBR Mainsheet system 40T SWL
KBR in haulers Acciona 3T SWL
Hetairos, Baltic 197'
Acciona, Open 60'
KBTi spinnaker sheet system 5T SWL
Shamlor, Nacira 67'
KBR Snatch block 10.5 to 40T SWL
Hetairos - ŠBaltic Yachts
Hetairos Baltic 197'
MAX LINE SHEAVE DIAMETER (mm) DIAMETER (mm)
MODEL
WORKING LOAD (T)
BREAKING LOAD** (T)
WEIGHT (g)
KBR30
3
6
139
12
49
KBR50
5
10
227
14
64
KBR65
6.5
13
323
16
75
KBR80
8
16
494
18
89
KBR105
10.5
21
660
18
102
KBR130
13
26
994
20
115
KBR160
16
32
1321
20
135
KBR180
18
36
1667
22
147
KBR250
25
50
2522
30
160
KBR300
30
60
4480
35
180
KBR400
40
80
6150
40
200
Have the block match the colors of your yacht: The assembly of the block is screw free which prevents electrolysis from occurring when Aluminum/Stainless steel are combined and enables us to utilize aeronautical paint finishes.
Cla s s i c Don’t be mistaken by its elegant design, this is still the best high performance block on the market! A perfect blend of performance and aesthetics, the ground breaking KBR blocks are now available with classic wood finishes. Wood side plates only weighing a few grams and are installed in a matter of minutes to a standard KBR block. Maintenance is quick and easy.
Available for the whole KBR range. Large choice of wood finish colors and material.
SAVOIR-FAIRE Karver was created by engineers and naval architects who are passionate about sailing. From the beginning they teamed up with design and manufacturing experts to provide professional racing teams high end solutions. From personal experience, and through close cooperation with its clients, the company designs innovative deck gear, allowing sailors to race in the most demanding conditions and win the biggest yacht racings events. Among the list: 32, 33 and 34th America’s cup Vendee Globe, Volvo Ocean Race, Speed record (Round the World, nautical mile, etc)
L' Hydroptère.
L’Hydroptere DCNS - ©Christophe Launay
KBR blocks KF Furlers KFH locks
FURLERS
Pure Simplicity Whether you’re cruising or racing, Karver KF Furlers will make sail handling easier for you! By far the lightests on the market Karver furler represent the widest choice available in the industry. Gennakers, Code 0, staysails, jib and solent on structural stays, let’s furl them all! SECURITY
ERGONOMIC
- Drum Locking mechanism activated from the cockpit (Patented) - Breaking load over twice the safe working load - Swivel lightness decreases impacts in the mast when hoisting/lowering the sail
- Composite spool around the drum to protect the drum, the sail and the deck from impacts - Closed structure of the drum prevent fingers from getting caught when operating at sea
EFFICIENCY
PERFORMANCE
- Fast fitting mechanism for the sail - Fast fitting mechanism to the deck and halyard - Captive pins and clips - Fast engagement of the continuous line
- Extremely light - Unequally compact - Low friction bearings
MODEL
WORKING LOAD (T)
BREAKING LOAD (T)
WEIGHT (g)
CONTINUOUS LINE DIAMETER (mm)
DRUM DIAMETER (mm)
HEIGHT SWIVEL + DRUM (mm)
KF1
1,5
3
497
6
111
90
KF2
2,5
5
829
8
150
111
KF5
5
10
1570
10
175
138
KF8
8
16
2200
10
212
171
KF12
12
24
2300
10
212
205
KF 20
20
60
3860
12
212
260
KF 40
40
80
12500
14
418
480
Motive trimaran ©Laurent Apollon
Vamonos SIG 45 - ©Lebreton Yachts
Structural KFX1
Full furling solution Structural KFX 8 and 3 KF5 furlers
Initiatives-coeur © JM liot
Shipman 80 ©Nicolas Claris
Vamonos, SIG 45'
L’Hydroptere DCNS - ©Christophe Launay
Motive trimaran
KSF12 spinnaker furler
Vendee Globe - IMOCA 60 fleet
Shipman 80
95% of the teams work with Karver
Official technical partner Structural KFX20 and 2 KF8 furlers
L'hydroptère
SPINNAKER FURLERS
Furl your spinnaker ! Unlike traditionnal code sail furling, spinnaker furler starts from the top of the sail. The tack swivel on KSF furler makes sure the furling is safe and does not damage the spinnaker. When is the last time you experienced safely getting rid of 400 sqm of spinnaker clothing in 14 secs (with the sail still dry and in one piece)? KSF furlers have a unique drum locking mechanism operated from the cockpit to make the process even easier. PERFORMANCE The tack line can be adjusted from the cockpit to fine tune spinnaker position and shape Once the luff is tensioned, the furling is more efficient enabling user to drop the sail faster
Shipman 80 ŠNicolas Claris
UNIVERSAL The same furler may be interchanged to use with the full inventory of sails: Code sail, staysail, or asymmetrical spinnaker
LIGHT WEIGHT Made from aluminium and reinforced composites, the whole system is on a diet, with only the lightweight swivel aloft.
MODEL
WORKING LOAD (T)
BREAKING LOAD (T)
WEIGHT (g)
CONTINUOUS LINE DIAMETER (mm)
DRUM DIAMETER (mm)
HEIGHT (mm)
KSF2
3
6
92
12
36
128
KSF top down furler is
KSF5
5
10
180
14
49
146
KSF8
READY TO HOIST IN SECONDS!
6.5
13
300
16
58
183
KSF12
8
16
450
18
70
248
Available for superyachts, Karver spinnaker furlers will revolutionize your downwind sailing.
STRUCTURAL FURLERS
Unsurpassed performance !
12T 648g
Installed for 10 years on ocean racing yachts. KFX structural furlers are the perfect balance of performance and safety
KARVER ADVANTAGES - Most compact system - Unequalled low weight - Locking mechanism from the cockpit (New 2012) - Low friction bearing - Continuous line or single line drum - Carbon spool on the furling drum ( In option )
SIG 45 - ŠLebreton Yachts
Karver, worldwide leader on permanent furling solutions on the IMOCA 60.
ONE STEP AHEAD Our product ranges have been acclaimed several times within the industry for their ability to mix unmatched performance with innovative design. (2 Sail Pittman Award in the USA, 2 DAME awards nomination at METS Amsterdam, high technology award of the French Nautical Industries Federation)
KF Furler KFX Structural furler KFH lock swivel KBti Blocks KMS Main sail track and batten cars
Nacira 67 Shamlor - ŠChristophe Launay
Shamlor, Nacira 67'
LOCK SWIVEL
The KFH halyard locks have been tried and tested by the most demanding sailings FOR OVER 6 YEARS in the world’s toughest oceans.
Once locked, the halyard is not tensioned anymore. The compression in the mast is halved and halyard wear is minimized.
The KFH combines a lock and a swivel to be used with a furling drum.
©Karver Systems
SAFETY
©Karver Systems
Karver lock swivels offer easy installation (Especially on existing masts) combined with proven reliability. Halyard stretch is a major factor in the loss of performance in upwind sails. The KFH eliminates stretch and creep ensuring your halyard is at perfect hoist everytime and also reduces mast compression.
LIGHT WEIGHT
The stay is tensioned from below. Several set-up are possible. Example above: use of a friction sheave to create a 2:1 purchase system.
The luff is tensioned from the bottom of the drum with a block, eliminating the need for a 2:1 halyard set up. It is also possible to use a smaller and lighter halyard as it only carries the weight of the sail.
SIMPLICITY Once unlocked, only the lightest part of the mechanism remains on the top of the mast, the furling-lock is on deck leaving no moving parts aloft, making it easy to service.
MODEL
WORKING LOAD (T)
BREAKING LOAD(T)
WEIGHT (g)
KFH1
1.5
3
ERGONOMIC
KFH2
2.5
Only one line required as the halyard hoists, engages and releases the lock with mechanical simplicity.
KFH5
CONTROL HALYARD
MAX DIAMETER (mm)
HEIGHT (mm)
265
7
100
5
450
7
141
5
10
920
7
154
KFH8
8
13
833
8
155
KFH12
12
24
2200
10
212
TO LOCK
Hoist the sail until reaching the first end stop. The furling-lock becomes a standard top swivel: just unfurl and enjoy your sail.
CLICK
Schooner ŠSY Athos
TO UNLOCK
Simply re-tension the halyard reaching the second end stop. The sail can now be lowered. Mizzen staysail KFH lock swivel 14T SWL
Athos 203' Hoek Schooner
TRACK AND CAR SYSTEMS
Born to run
Developed in relationship with the biggest offshore racing teams, the Karver batten cars and track systems are reliable and light weight. PERFORMANCE
©Karver Systems
Headboards car design with either halyard locks or lashing attachments. Intermediate cars are built in composite or aluminum accordingly to specifications. Slider or ball bearing cars in aluminum, sliders in Visconti enhancing perfect sliding and long lifetime.
The mainsheet track and traveler system developed for the l’Hydroptère.ch is by far the lightest on the market.
Hydros
The Karver exclusive toggle articulation has a very low profile, bringing it closer to the mast, greatly reducing the shearing forces.
Mainsail lock on headboard car Headboard quick release 20T SWL
VPLP 110'
KMS Track, cars, headboard car
L’Hydroptere DCNS - ©Christophe Launay
L’Hydroptere DCNS
KBR Blocks KF furlers KFH lock swivel KMS batten cars on Safran’s proprietary carbon track design
Safran - ©Christophe Launay
Safran, Open 60'
SMART SYSTEMS
Karver wireless load sensor Smart Eyes
Lashing eyes, wireless and solar powered
Our latest development has enabled us to integrate a solar panel that makes the K2S range energy self-sufficient. Three products are available to enable you to record the load on both standing rigging as well as running rigging.
KBO 20 2.6T SWL
Hydroptere.ch
Smart Block
KBO, KBr or KBTi block featuring an integrated wireless K2S load sensor
The load recorded can be sent and read instantaneously on a display or on a computer. The custom software enables you to keep track of the loads on the smart systems. The smart sensors can also be put on sleeping mode and activate themselves upon reaching a preset load.
Nacira 67 Shamlor - ŠChristophe Launay
KF furler
Shamlor, Nacira 67'
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