This utility model relates to the field of
marine equipment technology and discloses an automatic sail retraction device for sailboats, including a sail installed on the
hull, a retraction mechanism, and a guide mechanism. The retraction mechanism includes a sail winder for winding the sail and a
winch for pulling the sail via a connecting
rope. The core of the device is the guide mechanism, which includes a connecting block fixed to a support plate and a guide rod movably inserted within the connecting block. A compression block and an elastic
gasket are provided within the receiving cavity of the connecting block, with the compression block abutting against the guide rod. When the sail impacts the guide rod during retraction or extension, the
impact force compresses the elastic
gasket through the compression block, and the deformation of the elastic
gasket absorbs the energy, achieving flexible buffering. This utility model, through this built-in elastic buffer guide structure, solves the problems of existing rigid guides that easily lead to sail wear and unstable movement, achieving stable guidance, sail protection, extended service life, and improved
automation level and
navigation safety.