Facnor FX+4500 Complete Kits

A Furler easy to use and reliable in cruising or racing,

  • Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42′ to 55′)
  • For Code sail of 140m²/1500ft²maximum
    (max 50m²/528ft² Staysail)
  • Ratchet option Start & Go available (working both clock or anti-clock wise)
  • Unique captive quick-release pin
  • Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker
  • Composite/carbon housing
  • Maintenance free units (sealed bearings)

Mechanisms designed as an In/Out system for so-called flying sails. Possibility of customizing attachments (solid sheave, 2-to-1 block)

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The Complete kits of the FX+ 4500

  • 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 neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking
  • One snapshackle as bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as alternative)
  • One shackle as top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 friction ring as alternative
  • Twin Fairlead velcro® stripes fairlead for stanchion
  • Spliced Furl. Rope polyester /braid polyester rope for furling line.

Opt for the optional « Start & Go » system, a ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent).

The FX+4500 In/Out system offers comfort in sail handling, reliability and easy manipulation:

  • Monoblock 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 largely dimensioned diameter for a strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling
  • Rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope  optional – slided inside the luff tape and fitted with  thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps also in option)
  • 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
  • Optimize your investment and convert your furlers for the use with your asymmetric Spinnaker, just add FAST 4500 top-down thimble.