BAMAR: great projects and new products unveiled at METS

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At METS in Amsterdam, BAMAR showcased its latest innovations in sailing equipment, including the GFSI CTS, a forestay furler designed for No Torsion cables, and E-Vang, the prototype of a new range of electric vangs and cylinders currently under development as the company fine-tunes the final details.

“It was an excellent show. As always, METS proves to be the most important meeting point of the year for professionals in the marine accessories industry. Three intense days of meetings and connections with dealers and industry experts”, said Francesco Tamburini, BAMAR’s Sales Manager for Italy.

The booth saw a high turnout, featuring a selection from BAMAR‘s extensive product catalog. Many new projects were outlined for sail plans of upcoming yachts, set to hit the water between late 2025 and 2026. Among these are numerous exciting innovations for vessels ranging from 70 to 100 feet, from both Italian and international shipyards.

“Flush-deck” furlers for torsional stays

The new Bamar GFSI CTS series represents the evolution of the classic GFSI “flush-deck” furlers, previously designed exclusively for non-torsional structural stays with carbon or aluminum profiles for sail furling. This new version is designed for use with torsional structural stays, enabling direct furling of the sail. This approach allows for a significant reduction in weight. The stay tension can be adjusted in real-time thanks to the hydraulic cylinder integrated into the furler itself (custom stroke lengths, position sensors, and pressure sensors are available on request).

The sail tack can also be adjusted in real-time using a floating, sliding tack system (similar to a Cunningham), operated by a hydraulic cylinder installed below deck (optional upon request). The flange body and all deck-exposed components are made of polished stainless steel, while the gearbox body and the stay tensioning cylinder are crafted from high-strength aluminum alloy, anodized with a thick, black-pigmented coating.

Bamar E-VANG, the First Patented Electronic Vang

A groundbreaking innovation that the market has long awaited, the E-Vang ushers in a new era for onboard equipment. This patented product is set to replace bulky, heavy hydraulic systems, offering a sleeker, more efficient alternative. It can be customized and built with various dynamic pulls to meet diverse requirements. The bodies are made of anodized aluminum alloy, with special steel pins, while the electric motors are paired with planetary gearboxes to ensure maximum efficiency with minimal power consumption. Safety is also a key feature: the E-Vang is equipped with a load-sensing pin that “reads” external compression forces, allowing the vang to automatically adapt to adjustment needs. This prevents operational errors that could lead to breakages or overloads, a frequent issue, especially in challenging marine weather conditions.

BAMAR continues to innovate and design solutions that enhance onboard life by increasing safety and reducing wear and tear on equipment, which is constantly subjected to high loads and the harsh marine environment.

The company caters to the entire nautical sector, from equipment for 30-foot boats to far more ambitious projects, including some of the largest yachts in the world, which feature BAMAR’s high-precision mechanical engineering products.

Giorgio Bruno