![]() Heavy sails: solent, reacher, staysail, storm jib.Light sails: gennaker, code zero, screacher, light or multi-purpose genoas, fisherman.Types of Sailsįlying sail furlers are designed to be used with light and heavy flying, asymmetrical sails, at heading angles between a close reach and a broad reach. Here is where flying sails and their new technology can help you sail more, motor less, and pay for themselves in reduced fuel costs. While long-distance cruising sailors must prepare their boats to withstand storm conditions, most of the cruising we do consists of light winds, often proceeding under engine power. Think again.įlying sail furling systems also offers simplicity, convenience and improved performance for cruisers. ![]() The rotation stop is simply installed on the underside of the furler and can be locked out when in use, or in when the sail is furled or stowed.If you are like a lot of sailors, you may be familiar with the concept of “flying sail furlers,” and you probably associate them with high-performance (and high-dollar) racing boats. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0 or 90 degree attachment as required to match the take-off alignment and deck layout.Ī compact rotation stop can be added to compatible models of furlers to ensure inadvertent unfurling of the sail doesn’t occur. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.įurlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Easy continuous line installation and removal. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance. A PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can't fall from the drum or become snagged.įurlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. ![]() When deploying the sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone, remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear. Drums incorporate a sophisticated furling line groove profile and cross-hole geometry to grip the furling line securely when furling. The range matches drum diameters to load ratings providing the optimum balance between speed and ease of furling. Ronstan furlers are available with top-down adapters or in dedicated top-down models with practical accessories such as top swivel lashing pins to provide the perfect solution. Racers too can benefit from the characteristics of top-down to allow superfast retrieval of code zeros by pre-winding the torsion rope and firing the sheet when ready. Cruisers can now store, deploy and retrieve these sails as simply as they would a furling headsail from the safety and convenience of the cockpit. Top-down furling provides a new level of simplicity, safety and speed for handling of soft luff sails such as asymmetric spinnakers and gennakers. Our Continuous Line Furlers put great performance and reliability within the reach of cruising and racing sailors alike. ![]() Refined Design, Performance & Reliability ![]()
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