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Commercial brochure

Commercial brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Facnor is dedicated to innovation and meeting customer needs, leading to the adaptation and improvement of their headsail reefing system range. The document outlines various furling systems suitable for different navigation programs, including classic drum, webbing drum, continuous line drum, and electric motorized drum systems.
Headsail Furling & Reefing Systems
The document details four main ranges of jib furlers: LS/LX/RX Classic Drum, RC Continuous Line, FD Webbing, and RMEJ Electric Motorized systems. Each system is designed with specific features to cater to different sailing needs, from cruising to racing.
Classic Drum Furling & Reefing Systems (LS/LX/RX)
These systems are known for their strength and reliability, featuring a bearing box for smooth rotation under high loads. They include a rotating tack fitting for better sail shape and a 360° adjustable furling line guide to prevent rubbing. The systems are easy to install, with options for different types of installations and additional features like a removable drum and stainless steel feeder.
RC Continuous Line Furling Systems
These systems offer a continuous line drum for easy furling and are designed for durability and ease of use in various sailing conditions.
FD Webbing Furling Systems
These systems utilize a webbing drum, providing a compact and efficient solution for furling needs.
Electric Motorized Furling Systems (RMEJ)
These systems are designed for ease of use with an electric motor, suitable for larger yachts requiring more power for furling operations.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for each model, including boat length compatibility, maximum forestay diameter, and weight per meter. It also outlines installation options and additional features available for each system.
Maintenance and Tips
Facnor provides maintenance tips, such as greasing screws during winter servicing to simplify dismantling and access to turnbuckles. Sailor tips are also included, offering practical advice for using the furling systems effectively.
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Catalog excerpts

Commercial brochure-1

>> Your furling system for your navigation program Facnor team is very much involved in innovation and customer needs. This, as well as the expertise of the most competent skippers, has led to the adaption and improvement of the Facnor headsail reefing system range. For each range, specific features has been developed. Each sailor will be able to find the Facnor furling gear suitable for his navigation : classic drum (LS/LX/RX), webbing drum (FD), continuous line drum (RC) or electrical motorised drum (RMEJ). FOUR RANGES OF JIB FURLERS LS/LX/RX CLASSIC DRUM FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS P12 FD WEBBING FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS P20 & 21 ELECTRIC MOTORIZED FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS RMEJ P24 & 25 Photo : © Marc Ducrey / Chamade RC CONTINUOUS LINE FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS P18 HEADSAIL FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS

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CLASSIC DRUM FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS Strength and reliability From the smallest of cruising yachts to the biggest round the world race yachts, they all have something in common, the same Facnor technology. As a result, the LS/LX/RX ranges guarantee a secure and long life navigation. Photo Credit : Voile Australe / www.podorange.com RACE DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY Bearing box : STRENGTH and RELIABILITY ike the Facnor carbon furling systems on board of Jean Luc Van Den Heede’s 80 footer, the Ls/Lx/Rx drum and swivel are fitted with a “bearing box” (see above). This was tested over ocean races under...

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CLASSIC DRUM FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS Strength and reliability HALYARD DEFLECTOR WHEEL SAIL FEEDER (LX range) The included pre feeder gives the ideal fitting to hoist the sail alone Prevents the Genoa halyard and any other halyard from wrapping around the forestay SWIVEL SMOOTH ROTATION EASED INSTALLATION Even under high loads, featuring the innovative bearing box like the drum with the bottom telescopic section, no need to cut the top foil section (see p. 28) STRONG CONNECTIONS Improved torque resistance makes the furling easy even under loads (see details p.28) Smooth rotation even under high...

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CLASSIC DRUM FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS Easy installation & widely developped ranges 4 P O S S I B L E T Y P E S O F I N S TA L L AT I O N The drum fixation depends on the bottom forestay terminal fitted on your boat. As shown below, 3 extra options can be added to the standard furling kit (1) : - short link plates (bent stainless steel plates) (2) - internal turnbuckle option + short link plates (extended drum nose) (3) - long link plates (4) long link plates short link plates All models: The bottom fixing pin (marine quality stainless steel) is delivered with a nut (nylock) that insures a reliable...

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CLASSIC DRUM FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS Easy installation & widely developped ranges Photo credit : Grand Soleil RX racing/cruising programme : If you race, the RX furling systems will meet your satisfaction with their aerodynamic sections (see page 28), the rotating tack fitting and the removable drum allow you to use the system as a head foil. Removable drum : system used as a simple head foil Unscrew and remove the furling line guide M o d e l Boat Length Max. forestay ø Remove the half plates Fit the two half protection rings Photo credit : Demé Voiles Just a few minutes are needed to change...

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