Davey & Co Wykeham Martin Headsail Furler - Drum Only 9443/GM/2B/DR

A CENTURY OF WYKEHAM MARTIN!

This roller-furling fitting is a piece of British yachting history. Developed at the beginning of the 20th century by Colonel Wykeham-Martin, these furling systems have been aboard dinghies and yachts for more then 100 years. You could say they are the father of all roller furlers.

This solid construction has been completely overhauled by DAVEY & Co. and today is available in modern manufacture. The ball bearings are exceptionally wear-resistant and maintenance-free.

The system is only intended for free-running jibs. The fittings are not designed to take the continuous strain of the forestay.
Particularly reliable in setting and furling jibs. Foredeck work is simplified and dangerous flogging of the sail is limited.

Made from hand-polished bronze. Drum and swivel work on ball bearings. All pieces are removable and thus easy to maintain.

Replacement parts for the standard parts that wear out are available.

Each contains: ball bearings, bearing discs, safety stopping nuts.

Special Order Only

• Cast in bronze from the original patterns, each part is carefully machined, polished, and assembled by English craftsmen to produce a beautiful and efficient furling system.
• Fitted with stainless steel thrust races to ensure free running and easy sail furling.
• Bronze is a favored material to use for traditional boat fittings because it takes casting, machining, and polishing very well, is relatively strong and incredibly resistant to salt water.
• While bronze is often more expensive initially than other marine grade materials, this expense is easily recovered through the high strength and long life bronze provides.
• Sold as a set that includes a top swivel and lower drum, or both components sold separately too.