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Discover the Alado System: Advanced Sailing Technology

Explore the Alado System, a comprehensive suite of components designed for optimal sailing efficiency. Each part of the system, from the uniquely engineered foils and sheaves to the robust drum and bushing assembly, is crafted to enhance performance and ease of use. Our innovative design ensures reliability and durability even under the most demanding conditions. Learn how each element works in harmony to deliver a superior sailing experience.

Available Models: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4
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DESIGN

Engineered for Excellence: The Alado Furler Design

Explore the innovative design of the Alado furling system, crafted for unparalleled reliability and ease of use. Our design features an open drum for easy line handling and unique polypropylene bushings to prevent corrosion. Designed to operate smoothly without swivels under tension, it ensures a jam-free performance, backed by a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.

  • Highest reliability.
  • No swivels under tension to jam or fail.
  • Open drum for easy access to the furling line.
  • Lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.
  • Maintenance-free.
  • Exclusive system of polypropylene bushings protects the forestay from galvanic corrosion.
SHEAVES

Advanced Sheave Technology for Seamless Sailing

Discover the dual halyard sheaves of the Alado furling system, designed for quick sail changes and double genoa downwind sailing. This innovative feature allows for the adaptation of existing sails and eliminates the risk of halyard wrap, enhancing safety and performance.

  • ALADO has self-contained double halyard sheaves to allow fast sail changes and downwind sailing with twin genoas. Existing sails can be used after simple conventional adaptation.
  • The halyard is led through the sheave, returned and made fast to an eye on top of the drum. As there are no hanks, high halyard tension is not required and no halyard loads are applied to the mast.
  • No swivels are used. This eliminates the possibility of halyard wrap, which can produce a tourniquet effect, leading to forestay parting and mast collapse.
BUSHING

Enhanced Durability with Innovative Bushing Design

Alado’s furling system incorporates polypropylene bushings to perfectly center the headstay, eliminating galvanic corrosion, friction, and wear. This design ensures a quiet, smooth operation with increased longevity, requiring no screws or glue for assembly.

  • ALADO is designed for owner installation and uses the existing headstay without modification.
  • Load distributing polypropylene bushings center the headstay to eliminate galvanic corrosion, friction, wear,and noise.
  • Polypropylene pins fix the bushings.
  • No screws, no glue.
FOILS

Precision and Strength with Alado's Advanced Foil System

Alado’s sail furler features anodized aluminum alloy foils, designed for aerodynamic efficiency and high torsional strength. These foils interlock seamlessly without the need for screws or glue, ensuring a durable and reliable setup for your sailing needs.

  • ALADO is designed for owner installation and uses the existing headstay without modification.
  • Load distributing polypropylene bushings center the headstay to eliminate galvanic corrosion, friction, wear,and noise.
  • Polypropylene pins fix the bushings.
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Luff Foil

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A0-A2 Foil Section

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A3-A4 Foil Section

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B1-B4 Foil Section

DRUM

Optimized Performance with Alado's Durable Drum Design

The Alado furling system features a robust drum made from cast aluminum alloy, ensuring longevity and ease of use. Designed for minimal moving parts, it provides easy access to the furling line and operates smoothly without jamming, protected by heavy anodization and paint.

  • To remove the risks of jamming and failure ALADO has minimized the number of moving parts and eliminated attachment points to the standing rigging.
  • Ball bearings and swivels subject to tension are not used.
  • The solid but open drum provides easy access to the furling line and revolves freely around the headstay.
  • The furling drum, sheave boxes and luff feeders are manufactured from cast aluminum alloy, with the added protection of heavy anodization and thermo-electrostatic paint.
A0
  • Total Diameter: 6″
  • High: 6″
  • Central Aperture: 11/2“
A1-A2
  • Total Diameter: 8″
  • High: 6″
  • Central Aperture: 11/2“
A3-A4
  • Total Diameter: 11″
  • High: 8″
  • Central Aperture: 2″
B1-B4
  • Total Diameter: 12″
  • High: 10″
  • Central Aperture: 23/4“
Specifications

Choose the Perfect Alado Model for Your Sailing Needs

Alado offers a variety of headsail reefing and furling systems to suit different boat lengths and stay dimensions. From small boats to large yachts, find the ideal model based on stay length and forestay diameter. Each system is designed for easy installation over existing forestay terminals, ensuring optimal clearance and maximum sail area support. Select the right Alado furler to enhance your sailing performance and convenience.

  • The heavily anodized, extruded marine aluminum alloy foils are furnished in 5' lengths.
  • Opposing sections dovetail into each other and overlap longitudinally forming a true aerodynamic profile with high torsional strength.
  • No screws, no glue.
  • The central aperture of the furling drum slips over terminals up to 1½" diameter for A0-A4 series, 2" for A3-A4 series and 2 ¾" for B1-B4 series.
  • The foredeck tackle must provide clearance for the furling drum: A0 - 6" diameter, 6" high, A1-A2 - 8" diameter, 6" high, A3-A4 - 11" diameter, 8" high, B1-B4 - 12" diameter, 10" high.
  • Maximum genoa area: A0-A2 - 400 sq.ft., A3-A4 - 650 sq.ft., B1-B4 - 1300 sq.ft.
A0
  • Typical Loa: 20′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 5/32″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 30′
A1
  • Typical Loa: 25′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 3/16″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 35′
A2
  • Typical Loa: 32′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 1/4″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 40′
A3
  • Typical Loa: 36′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 5/16″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 50′
A4
  • Typical Loa: 40′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 3/8″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 55′
B1
  • Typical Loa: 40′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 3/8″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 55′
B2
  • Typical Loa: 50′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 7/16″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 65′
B3
  • Typical Loa: 60′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 1/2″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 75′
B4
  • Typical Loa: 70′
  • Typical Stay Diameter: 9/16″
  • Maximum Stay Length: 85′

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Alado offers robust, easy-to-install sail furlers, committed to enhancing sailing experiences with minimal maintenance required. Our products are built for tough sea conditions, backed by reliable customer support.

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