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Asymfx Furlers

Asymfx Furlers

Asymfx Furlers

Product catalog summary
Overview: The ASYM-FX furler is designed for easy and efficient handling of asymmetric Spinnakers, utilizing technology developed from Open 60 racing. It allows for quick deployment and retrieval of the sail, with operations managed from the cockpit.
Key Features:
  • Proven endurance and simplicity in use.
  • Lightweight and elegant design.
  • Allows handling from the cockpit, similar to a Gennaker.
  • Utilizes existing Spinnaker with minimal modifications required.
Technical Specifications:
  • Models available for boats ranging from 20’ to over 70’ in length.
  • Asymmetric Spinnaker area ranges from 65 m² to 700 m².
  • Weight of continuous line drum varies from 395 g to 3440 g, depending on the model.
  • Swivel weight ranges from 395 g to 1640 g.
Design and Functionality:
  • Features a swivel (rotating head fitting) and a continuous line drum with a fitted-in luff rope.
  • Anti-twist luff rope with Kevlar® inner fibers ensures smooth operation.
  • Furling operation starts by pulling the furling line, which rotates the drum and luff rope, furling the sail from the center.
  • Maintenance-free bearings and a safe system for fitting the anti-twist luff rope.
  • No risk of furling line override, and the line can be removed without mechanical operations.
Development and Testing:
  • Developed for ocean racing equipment, specifically tested during the 2007 Round Britain Race.
  • Adaptable to a wide range of boat sizes, from 20’ to 120’.
Optional Features:
  • Optional fitting system for use with existing FX furlers.
Contact Information: For more details, visit www.facnor.com or contact FACNOR at their France or USA offices.
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Catalog excerpts

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Anti-twist luff rope (kevlar® inner fibres) Continuous line drum with luff rope Spinnaker unfurled Handle your ASYMmetric Spinnaker from the cockpi No more awkward operations on the fo- redeck. for example to take the sail down. The ASYM-FX furler has been de- veloped through Open 60 race techno- logy. Ready for use very quickly. Your asymmetric Spinnaker is safely and quickly pulled up, taken down and stored. Adaptation on existing asymmetric Spin- naker with only small modifications. Proven endurance /\ Handling from the cockpit FURLING SYSTEMS "with only small modifications. RACE DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY'*

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With the ASYM-FX you will furl your asymmetric Spinnaker as easily as your Gennaker. Handle your sail comfortably from the cockpit by just pulling the continuous furling line. This operation will make the drum and then the anti-twist luff rope rotate. The luff rope transmits the rotation to the central furling rope. This will make the luff of the asymmetric Spinnaker furl from the centre. The continuous line drum prevents the furling line from overriding. The furling line can be removed from the drum without any mechanical operation. Regular furling (in/out) thanks to a simple system Start furling...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.