Roland Jourdain - We Explore - 2022 Route du Rhum FURLING SYSTEMS Version 1 - printed in 2023

TOP DOWN SPINNAKER FURLER WITH RATCHET

First launched a decade ago, the next generation of SPINEX includes new innovations to provide even greater user comfort and enhanced furling performance. > 6 models available: SPINEX 0.9, SPINEX 1.5, SPINEX 2.5, SPINEX 4.0, SPINEX 6.5 and SPINEX 8.0 > For boats from 5 to 18m long, and asymmetrical spinnakers up to 400 m2 > All-in-one system: mechanisms, anti-torque cable, fittings, flexible PVC sleeves, 2-in-1 thimbles, and a swivel tack point > The SPIN KIT is available separately for use on NEX reefing systems and other brands on the market (Facnor, etc.) > Integrated Profurl technology ^...

Greater furling comfort and performance Innovations in the next generation of SPINEX solutions Easy to use, offering improved performance for your sailing boat: • Replacement of the traditional balls with a flexible PVC sheath, offering full UV and twist resistance • Up to 50% reduced weight • Easy to store once the sail is furled IN N • One specific anti-torque cable diameter per model • Improved furling, adapted to the size of the sails Improved furling performance: • A new, innovative 2-in-1 thimble: thimble + clamp for faster installation > When it comes to asymmetric spinnakers, top down...

Top down spinnaker furler spinex SPINEX components  Innovative ratchet feature : Furlassist  Large spool diameter  Innovative thimble: 2 in 1  Swivel tack point with Dyneema® loop  PVC sleeves to protect the sail  Anti-torque cable  Spool & swivel  FURL ASSIST RATCHET: A MAJOR INNOVATION A REAL PLUS FOR FURLING OPERATIONS • Better control of furling • Avoids accidental unfurling of the sail • Permanent engagement of the pawl • Safety: unlocks when hauling in the line fast • Operates in both directions • No additional

Top down spinnaker furler spinex ADVICES FOR USING THE SPINEX time: æ 1st > When setting for the first time, we recommend you do this in light winds. Check all halyard and sheet leads. Furling: > Tension must be applied to anti-twist cable by hauling on the halyard. It should be taut and stable. Be careful not to apply excessive tension, especially when you use an electric winch. æ Direction of furling: > As the anti-twist cable is a shape-memory component, we recommend you always furl your sail in the same direction to facilitate handling. æ Wind angles: > When unfurling the sail, stay within...

Technical data: SPINEX Technical data for mechanism 0 spool: mm 0 furling line: mm 0 anti-torque cable mm Weight: swivel tack point, lower thimble Kg Weight: upper thimble Kg Weight: cable & sleeve per meter (Kg / m) piNEx spinex spinex spinex spinex spinex O.S 7.S 25 4.0 65 2.0

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