Facnor FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler w/Ratchet

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Description

FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet

Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing.

Features:

  • Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42 to 55 ft.)
  • Code sail surface of 140m² maximum (1500ft²) (max 50m² / 538ft² staysail)
  • Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise)
  • Unique captive quick-release pin
  • Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker
  • Composite/carbon housing
  • Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings)

The Standard Kit of the FX+4500 Furler Includes:

  • A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent)
  • One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum
  • One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking
  • One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as an alternative)
  • One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 block as an alternative)

Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation:

  • Monoblock’s conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting
  • Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin
  • Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling
  • Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available)
  • Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28

Specifications:

  • Weight: 2.40 kg
  • Sailboat Length (feet): 42′-55′
  • Code Sail Area (m²): 140,00
  • Code Sail Area (ft²): 1500,00
  • Staysail Area (m²): 50,00
  • Staysail Area (ft²): 538,00
  • Safe Working Load (tons): 4,50
  • Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle
  • Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle
  • Ratchet Option: Included
  • Continuous Line Drum Ø: 169,00mm
  • Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm
  • Warranty: 3 years

*Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 4500 top-down thimble.

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Additional information

Model Number 43410704545