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Introduction
Sparcraft, a member of the Losange Group, is a leader in the marine industry, known for its technical excellence and innovation. With over 40 years of experience, the company specializes in designing and producing high-quality masts, booms, and deck equipment, operating from four production sites with a robust global distribution network.
Company Overview
The Losange Group includes Facnor, Sparcraft, Sparcraft-US, and Sparcraft Rigging, each focusing on different marine equipment aspects. This allows the group to offer comprehensive mast, rigging, and furling system packages, maintaining leadership through innovation and customer engagement.
Product Lines
  • S Range Masts: Versatile for traditional and furling masts, suitable for cruising and racing.
  • F Range - Furling Masts: Offers manual, electric, and hydraulic furling systems for easy sail management.
  • One Design Masts: Custom-made for racing, adhering to class rules.
  • Grand Prix Masts: Tailored solutions for high-end racing and cruising prototypes.
  • Multi-Hull Masts: Built to withstand the forces typical of multi-hull vessels.
Innovation and Synergy
Sparcraft prioritizes research and development, using advanced engineering and design software to ensure product reliability and performance, supported by rigorous testing and quality control.
Additional Products
The company offers complementary products like vangs, boomkickers, furling systems, spinnaker poles, bowsprits, mast lights, and rigging components, enhancing sailing vessel functionality and safety.
Grand Prix Expertise
Sparcraft is renowned for its expertise in high-quality aluminium and carbon masts, providing comprehensive services from engineering to installation for optimal performance and safety.
Specifications and Design
The document details Sparcraft's multihull masts, emphasizing reliability and performance with specific dimensions and weights for various sections, tailored for multihull geometries.
Custom Solutions
Sparcraft offers custom mast setups optimized for specific projects, including special spars and accessories designed with innovative structures and ergonomics.
Crossbeam Sections
Details on crossbeam sections for multihulls focus on safety, style, and easy assembly, featuring non-skid areas and integrated systems for attachments.
Headsail Furling Systems
The LS/LX/RX range is designed for reliability and maintenance-free operation, adaptable for cruising, ocean navigation, or racing.
Aluminium and Carbon Booms
Sparcraft offers booms in aluminium or composite materials, optimized for performance with integrated reefing systems and various accessories.
Racing Booms
High rigidity racing booms are designed to increase the mainsail's projected area without deformation, optimized for performance and weight.
Grand Prix Booms
Designed for maxi yachts, offering features like integrated crane devices and cockpit lights for easier sailing.
Reefing Systems
Various reefing systems are available, including single line and automatic reefing, designed for easy handling by a single crew member.
FACSLIDE® System Overview
The FACSLIDE® system facilitates effortless sailing, particularly beneficial for solo mainsail handling, allowing for sail adjustment even when sailing downwind.
Spinnaker and Gennaker Equipment
Sparcraft provides spinnaker poles and bowsprits suitable for various boat sizes, made from high-quality materials for reliability and resistance.
Bowsprits
Designed for easy installation and removal, suitable for boats from 25 to 57 feet, featuring an automatic locking device for safety.
Gennaker & Code Zero Furlers
The Fx furler is designed for easy handling of Gennakers or Code 0 sails, featuring a removable furling line and maintenance-free sealed bearings.
Vangs & Boomkickers
Sparcraft offers a range of vangs and Boomkickers, designed for specific sailing needs, featuring corrosion-resistant materials and easy installation.
Headstay Systems Overview
The Tuff Luff Aero model enhances performance for racing or fast cruising boats, offering a light, aerodynamic, and easy-to-install solution.
Material and Installation
The headstay system is made from custom polycarbonate, lighter and stronger than other systems, installable in approximately 30 minutes.
Lighting Systems
Sparcraft offers mast lights designed for safety and compliance with international regulations, emphasizing visibility and reliability.
Rigging Systems
Sparcraft Rigging provides high-quality standing and running rigging, manufactured with European stainless steel, highlighting expertise and quality control.
Architectural Projects
Sparcraft's expertise extends to architectural projects, focusing on durability and strength using high-quality materials.
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Catalog excerpts

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2010 S PA R C R A F T C ATA L O G U E SUMMARY P2-8 GRAND PRIX SPARS P 9 - 12 S RANGE MASTS P 13 - 28 FURLING MASTS (F RANGE) P 29 - 32 ONE DESIGN MASTS r c r a f t . c o m GROUPE LOSANGE & SPARCRAFT PRESENTATION MULTI-HULLS MASTS - CATAMARAN BEAMS P 35 - 38 FURLING & REEFING SYSTEMS P 39 - 40 STANDARD / RACING / GRAND PRIX BOOMS w w w . s p a P 33 - 34 P 41 - 47 FACSLIDES- BATTEN CARS SYSTEMS P 48 SPINNAKER POLES P 49 - 52 BOWSPRITS P 53 CODE ZERO AND GENNAKER FURLERS P 54 VANGS & BOOMKICKERS P 55 - 58 HEADSTAY SYSTEMS - TUFF LUFF P 59 - 60 LIGHTS P61 - 64 RUNNING & STANDING RIGGING P 65 - 68

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M A S T S - R I G G I N G Four joint companies, all specialized in marine equipment, form the Losange Group: Facnor (furling and reefing systems), Sparcraft (mast & spars), Sparcraft-US (located in the USA) and Sparcraft Rigging. The activity of the subsidiaries being complementar y, the Losange Group is able to offer a full mast/rigging/furling system package and remains an advantageous partner for boat builders, dealers and charter sailing companies. w w w . g r o u p e - l o s a n g e . c o m I N N O VAT I O N & S Y N E R G Y T he Losange Group, focusing on a long-term based development, has...

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- F U R L I N G R U N N I N G ■ S Y S T E M S & S T A N D I N G R I G G I N G SPARCRAFT RIGGING (SP.R) : SPR assembles and markets high quality standing and running rigging to complement the Sparcraft masts and booms. The rigging components are made from carefully selected European stainless steel. Furthermore, the SP.R products are manufactured using experienced and reliable machining and forging methods. The numerous controls and the exhaustive traceability of these products have placed SP.R in the top rank of rigging sup- w w w. s p a r c r a f t - r i g g i n g . c o m pliers. F U R L ■ I...

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I N N O VAT I O N & S Y N E R G Y ■ Sparcraft Experience : The brand has been present in the US since 1962 and benefits from a great notoriety all around the world; ■ Skill : Sparcraft team consists of engineers qualified in metallurgy as well as composite materials and benefits from a unique know-how brought into play from the manufacturing to the marketing and the distribution of the masts; ■ Research and development : A synergy between the conception means and the performing software in R&D allows Sparcraft to achieve effective development studies; ■ Dynamism : Sparcraft identity is revealed...

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E X P E R T I S E & C O M P E T E N C E A 40-year old experience in the marine industry, know-how acknowledged by the main shipyards, important conception and production means and a network of skilled dealers have led Sparcraft to the highest rank of international masts manufacturers. The Sparcraft signature on your mast guarantees the quality of the materials, the intelligence in conception and the reliability of the production. S PA R C R A F T >> T h e Sparcraft signature: KNOW-HOW & RIGGING EXPERTISE I N T R O D U C T I O N /5 w w w . s p a r c r a f t . c o m

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S PA R C R A F T: G E N E R A L INTRODUCTION Expertise & competence F or many years, Sparcraft has been associated with technical excellence and innovation in the marine industry. The company has important production capacities thanks to integrated study and manufacturing methods, experimented teams and four production sites : La Rochelle, St-Vaast-laHougue, Vannes (France) and Charlotte (NC USA). Sparcraft products regularly reach the first ranks in competition and are confidently chosen by the main shipyards and charter sailing companies in the world. A strong distribution network supports...

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S PA R C R A F T A L U M I N I U M & C O M P O S I T E M A S T S Expertise & competence A PRODUCT LINE ■ ADAPTED TO YOUR PROGRAM S range (p13) : Sparcraft offers a wide product range perfectly adapted to the market needs, from traditional to furling masts. They can be adapted to all cruising boats in large series, for a coastal or oceanic navigation, as well as for the needs of performing rigging in racing or cruising/racing. SPARCRAFT ■ F range - furling masts (p.29) : For manual furling masts Sparcraft only use fur- ling system with worm drive. This system is the only one that allows a perfect...

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SPARCRAFT : A COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE tise & competence FROM H A R D WA R E TO FURLERS To supplement its extrusions, Sparcraft offers a comprehensive range of products adapted to your type of navigation. Booms (p. 41) Standard, racing and customized booms, fittings, standard or continuous reefing for cruising and racing; Vangs (p.55) Two types of vangs are proposed depending of your type of sailing requirement. They combine simplicity and sturdiness; Hardware NEW Sparcraft offers a range of mast hardware: halyard exits, blocks (new range 2009 – 2010), fittings and Spinnaker equipment, rings,...

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E X P E R T I S E & >> High quality aluminium and carbon masts : Sparcraft has always been wellknown for the conception and manufacturing of custom masts for exceptional projects: from America's Cup to Full Racing and Special spars. This tailormade "know-how" and rare expertise are now combined with the most modern design technologies. GRAND PRIX C O M P E T E N C E HIGH QUALITY S PA R S RACING & CRUISING YA C H T S G R A N D P R I X M A S T S /9 w w w . s p a r c r a f t . c o m

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H I G H Q U A L I T Y S PA R S : G R A N D P R I X Expertise & Excellence Photo : G. Martin-Raget / Victoria T / CNB Mast fitting on maxi yachts (Business Project Management) requires a specific care. Our Custom Team provides mast engineering and customer services dedicated to racing or cruising Super yachts projects. We can operate as technical consultant and master builder for a "turnkey" ser vice: engineering and production coordination, including mast stepping and tuning during the sea trials. H I G H Q U A L I T Y E N G I N E E R I N G Technology Watch Our experience and knowledge of the...

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H I G H Q U A L I T Y S PA R S : G R A N D P R I X Expertise & Excellence C O N S U LT I N G Logistics & installation Management of awkward transport operations and mast stepping. Stepping, controlling & tunning Checks, maintenance, rig adjustment. Navigation test, final tuning Through extensive sea trials, we guarantee the perfection and safety of all new spars. Engineering Performance Sparcraft supplies on request above deck equipment: a complete service including headsail reefing systems, running or standing rigging, hydraulic or electric assistance, manufacturing "one-off" special parts......

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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.