Seldén Launches Furlex 104TD Furling System
The new through-deck jib furler targets sailboats up to about 30 feet, with a starting price of EUR 2170.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Cruises
Seldén has launched the Furlex 104TD, a through-deck jib furling system built from precision-machined hard-anodised aluminium. It extends the company's Furlex 204TD-404TD range to smaller yachts, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in February 2027.
Why it matters
The system was developed to meet demand from builders of high-end keelboats and smaller yachts seeking a dedicated furling solution in this size class. It gives sailors of compact boats a through-deck option within Seldén's established product line.
The Furlex 104TD is a manufacturer specification for a system designed for sailboats up to approximately 30 ft and forestays of 5 or 6mm, with a recommended retail price starting at EUR 2170 excluding taxes. Seldén has not stated in the available information how its performance compares with competing furling systems in this size class.
The players
Seldén
Seldén is a Swedish marine equipment manufacturer known for its sailing rigging and furling systems.
METS Trade
METS Trade is a major international trade exhibition for the marine equipment and superyacht industry, held annually in Amsterdam.
The details
The furler features a free-turn tack attachment intended to improve sail shape when reefing a jib or genoa, and roller bearings at deck level and in the furling drum to reduce furling resistance. An optional 60mm forestay length adjustment is available, and the unit will be shown at stand #01-775 at METS Trade in Amsterdam.
Timeline
November 17-19, 2026: The Furlex 104TD is displayed at the METS Trade exhibition in Amsterdam.
February 2027: Deliveries of the Furlex 104TD are scheduled to commence.
Roadmap
The Furlex 104TD extends Seldén's established Furlex 204TD-404TD through-deck range down to smaller sailboats, bringing the same furling architecture to a lower size class. The launch fits a pattern of manufacturers broadening through-deck furling offerings beyond large yachts to meet demand from builders of compact high-end keelboats.
Owners of sailboats up to about 30 ft with 5 or 6mm forestays can consider the Furlex 104TD, which starts at EUR 2170 before taxes. Buyers should plan around the February 2027 delivery window, since the product is not scheduled to ship before then.
The takeaway
Sailors refitting or building smaller yachts now have a dedicated through-deck furling option from an established manufacturer. Comparing the system's specifications against their boat's forestay diameter and length before ordering will help avoid fit problems.
What happens next
Deliveries of the Furlex 104TD are scheduled to commence in February 2027.
Further reading
For more on boating equipment and sailing trends, explore the Cruises section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sail-world.
