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Gennaker bowsprit

Gennaker bowsprit

Gennaker bowsprit

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document describes an extendable gennaker bowsprit kit designed for deck mounting on yachts. It includes specifications, installation procedures, and options for customization.
Specifications:
  • The bowsprit is available in carbon or aluminum.
  • It features a stainless steel ring with a low friction polyamide inner lining for smooth sliding.
  • The kit includes an aluminum or carbon bowsprit section, inboard and outboard end fittings, two stainless steel pad eyes, and instructions.
  • Spring-loaded locking device ensures safe handling.
Installation and Usage:
  • The bowsprit is mounted using two stainless steel pad eyes aligned with the bow bracket.
  • It can be extended to its active position and retracted when not in use.
  • The gennaker tackline runs through the bowsprit, with options for internal or external tack block fitting.
Benefits:
  • Improves gennaker performance by providing more clear air.
  • Facilitates rapid gybing and efficient handling.
  • Compatible with most yachts and ready for quick extension.
Dimensioning and Compatibility:
  • Various models are available with different dimensions and art numbers for both aluminum and carbon options.
  • Dimensioning tables provide maximum unsupported lengths (USL) and minimum distance between supports (DBS) for different yacht displacements and righting moments (RM).
  • Custom bowring options are available for specific requirements.
Bow Brackets:
  • Stainless steel bow brackets with polyamide inner lining are available for different bowsprit diameters.
  • Options include bolted or welded installation to deck or rail, and integration with bow anchor fittings.
Conclusion: The gennaker bowsprit kit offers a versatile and efficient solution for enhancing gennaker sailing performance, with customizable options to fit a wide range of yacht specifications.
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Catalog excerpts

Gennaker bowsprit-1

GENNAKER BOWSPRIT • • • • • • • Gives the gennaker more clear air Facilitates rapid gybing Always ready for quick extension Makes for fast and efficient gennaker handling Improves performance when gennaker sailing Can be fitted to most yachts Available in carbon or aluminium Extendable gennaker bowsprit sold as a kit for deck mounting. Just fit the two stainless steel pad eyes to the deck in line with the bow bracket. The bracket is a stainless ring with a low friction polyamide inner lining through which the bowsprit slides into its “active” position. After the gennaker is doused, the bowsprit can slide back and be secured to the aft eye. If required, it can be quickly removed and stowed securely below. The gennaker tackline runs through the bowsprit, entering and leaving via well rounded holes, and then aft to the cockpit. An alternative is to fit an external tack block at the outboard end. The kit includes: • Aluminium or carbon bowsprit section • Inboard end fitting with plunger • Outboard end fitting • 2 stainless steel pad eyes • Instructions Spring-loaded locking device for safe and easy handling. Bowsprit kits

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Gennaker bowsprit-2

Bow brackets Stainless steel bow bracket with PA inner lining. To be bolted to deck or rail. Stainless steel bow ring with PA inner lining. Can be welded to bow anchor fitting or sturdy pulpit. Stainless steel bow fitting with PA inner lining bushing. Can be integrated with some bow anchor fittings (e.g. Jeanneau). Width of base: 175 mm. Fitted with Ø 12 mm bolt. 90° bracket and bow ring for assembly on bow anchor fitting. Bow bracket integrated with bow anchor fitting. Side mounted installat

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Gennaker bowsprit-3

Dimensioning for gennaker, Aluminium RM 30º (kNm) Approx. displ. (tonnes) Bold numbers mean min DBS is limited by bowring capacity. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. 1) No standard bow bracket is available. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. Dimensioning for Code 0, Aluminium RM 30º (kNm) Approx. displ. (tonnes) Bold numbers mean min DBS is limited by bowring capacity. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. 1) No standard bow bracket is available. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. DBS...

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Dimensioning for gennaker, Carbon RM 30º (kNm) Approx. displ. (tonnes) Bold numbers mean min DBS is limited by bowring capacity. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. 1) No standard bow bracket is available. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. Approx. displ. (tonnes) Bold numbers mean min DBS is limited by bowring capacity. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. 1) No standard bow bracket is available. If a custom bowring is used, the min DBS is 8 x pole diameter. SELDÉN and FURLEX are registered trademarks of Seldén...

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