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NEX 0.9

Product catalog summary

Overview of NEX Flying Sail Furlers

The NEX series by Profurl introduces advanced continuous-line furlers designed for flying sails such as gennakers and code zeros. Suitable for boats from 6 to 18 meters, these furlers emphasize performance, ease of use, and safety, developed with professional sailor input.

Key Features and Performance Enhancements

S-GRIP Technology: A specialized groove design enhances grip on the furling line even when wet, easing furling and reducing line wear.
Optimal Furling: Spool diameters are engineered to provide ideal torque, minimizing physical effort during furling.
Xtra-Light Systems: Lightweight components (spool, swivel, terminals) improve sailing performance and handling.

Models and Specifications

Model	Boat Length (m)	Max Sail Area (m²)	Max Working Load (Kg)	Spool Diameter (mm)
NEX 0.9	6 to 10.5	35	900	125
NEX 1.5	10 to 12	60	1500	140
NEX 2.5	12 to 14	80	2500	180
NEX 5.0	13 to 18	150	5000	230

Note: Working loads indicate mechanism limits only; terminal loads are excluded and professional verification is advised.

Safety and Ease of Use Features

SAFE SYSTEM: Removable line feature to halt furling line during sail deployment, preventing accidents and line damage.
I-CONNECT: Integrated quick sail attachment for fast, ergonomic, single-handed sail changes without fouling risks.
TUNE & LOCK: Single screw adjustment for line outlet and deck layout, reducing friction and enabling quick installation.
QUICK FIT: Allows rapid fitting/removal of the furling line, enabling furlers to be swapped without line replacement.

Components and Terminal Options

The furlers comprise two main mechanisms: spool and swivel, each with multiple terminal fittings to suit various boat setups. An anti-twist torque rope inside the sail luff transmits rotation.

Terminals: Include clevis pin snap shackles (standard), MX halyard shackles (optional/included by model), Wichard HR shackles, and 2:1 halyard blocks.
Materials: Stainless steel and aluminum are selectively used for optimal strength-to-weight balance.
Thimbles: Available in stainless steel or aluminum, sized per model and luff line diameter.

Technical Data Highlights

Key dimensions and weights cover spools, swivels, terminals, and thimbles. For instance, the NEX 5.0 model features a 230 mm spool diameter, supports up to 5000 Kg working load, and accommodates luff lines up to 16 mm diameter.

Applications and Benefits

Compatible with light and heavy flying sails including gennakers, code zeros, solents, reachers, staysails, and storm jibs.
Facilitates quick rigging and furling from the cockpit, adapting sail choice to wind conditions efficiently.
Reduces sail storage space and enhances safety during handling.
Can replace removable stainless steel forestays when used with a 2:1 purchase system.

Warranty and Support

The NEX furlers come with a 3-year worldwide limited warranty. Profurl offers technical support and a global network of distributors and service centers.

Contact and Distribution

Extensive contact details are provided for Profurl and Wichard offices worldwide, including phone, fax, and email. A detailed list of international distributors covers Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

Contact Information Summary

Primary phone: 802-655-4689
Toll-free number: +1 866 621 1062
Email: [email protected]

These contacts are essential for technical support, sales, or general inquiries related to Wichard USA.

Summary

The Profurl NEX flying sail furlers provide a high-performance, lightweight, and safe continuous-line furling solution for a broad range of boat sizes and sail types. Their innovative features, ease of use, and robust construction make them ideal for both professional and amateur sailors seeking reliable and efficient sail handling systems.

Catalog excerpts

nex New generation of flying sail furlers

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FLYING SAILS FURLERS NEX nex generation: The flying-sail furler for every sailor Discover the NEX, Profurl’s new generation of continuous-line, flying-sail furler s, developed through Profurl’s know-how and R&D with input from some of today’s greatest skippers to improve the performance of your yacht and ensure safe, optimum deployment of your flying sails. The NEX flying-sail furler enables you to sail with the correct sail fully deployed, and since it is easy to change, you can have the best sail in any wind conditions. The NEX is made for every sailor, professional or amateur. NEX: MODELS...

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FLYING SAILS FURLERS NEX NEX: SAFETY SAFE SYSTEM: Removable Line Already standard on previous models, The SAFE SYSTEM enables you to stop the running of the furling line during deployment of sail and thus: • prevent accidents or damage caused by a free running line. • manoeuvre more quickly and easily • prevent excessive wear of the line NEX: EASY TO USE I-CONNECT: The Quick Sail Attachment Device available on NEX spools and swivels, enables you to quickly attach or remove the sails because of: • A quick, ergonomic system (for singled handed operation) • A fully integrated captive pin • No risk...

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FLYING SAILS FURLERS NEX CHOOSE YOUR NEX AMONG 4 MODELS Spool Diameter Boat length Larger models are available : NEC 10, 12T, 16T, 20T, 30T for boats up to 100 ft. Contact us. The values shown in the table are for information only and should be verified by a professional taking in to account the characteristics of the boat. * : The working loads shown are the maximum working loads of the mechanisms only and are not the loads of the complete system when terminals are included (see technical data on page 47). The product should not be used above these working loads in any circumstances. COMPONENTS...

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FLYING SAILS FURLERS NEX TERMINALS AND ACCESSORIES Lower terminals on drum mechanism Clevis pin snap shackle MX: halyard shackle Upper terminals on swivel MX: halyard shackle Wichard shackle Halyard block option: stainless steel thimbles with bar option: aluminium thimbles Accessories Thimbles Furling line Anti-twist torque rope option option PROFURL INNOVATIVE TERMINALS SOLUTIONS by Profurl supplies innovative terminals: easy to use and with optimal sizes and weight. Wichard’s forging expertise ensures that these terminals, especially developed for NEX, provide one the best strength to weight...

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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Technical data: flying sails furlers: spool and swivel Technical data for mechanisms Technical data: spool Width drum mechanism: B mm Width fork: C mm Ø spool: mm Weight: spool (only) Kg Technical data: swivel Height pin to pin: C mm Width swivel: D mm Weight: swivel (only) Kg Technical data: flying sails furlers: terminals A mm Ø halyard mm Weight Kg Technical data for terminals Technical data: halyard block Halyard block Technical data: MX halyard shackle Technical data: clevis pin snap shackle Clevis pin snap shackle Weight Kg Technical data: Wichard HR shackle Ø pin mm

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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Technical data: flying sails furlers: thimbles Part # : 119908 (NEX 1.5) Technical data for thimbles stainless steel

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