Ronstan's Flying Sail Furlers have been developed over recent years for use by some of the world's top racing syndicates. Encouraged by their feedback, a number of design enhancements have been incorporated, resulting in our standard range of furlers that now puts great performance and reliability within the reach of cruising and racing sailors.
- Advanced drum technology
- Secure, snag free connections
- Maintenance free bearing system
- Material selection for strength
and durability
- Multiple attachment options
- Furlers to suit off-the-beach dinghy, catamarans & sports boats from 5m (16') to 30m (100')
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Advanced drum technology
The drum incorporates a sophisticated furling line groove profile and cross hole geometry
to grip the furling line securely when furling. This is the same technology developed first
by Ronstan for use in our world leading ratchet blocks to grip line gently but securely.
When deploying the flying sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone,
remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear.
Guide rollers minimise friction and rope wear on the furling line, and a floating
PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can't fall from the drum
or become snagged. The range matches drum diameters to load ratings for
optimum performance. Smaller drum diameters allow faster furling and
weight savings, while larger drum diameter options provide a greater
mechanical advantage and easier furling.
Secure, snag free connections
Furlers and top swivels have retained quick release clevis pins and
fairleads have a snag free, flush finish captive pin.
Maintenance free bearing system
Furlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance
free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for
smooth high load performance.
Material selection for strength
and durability
Hard anodised grade 6061 T6 aluminium construction
provides durability and corrosion protection. Grade 2205
stainless steel is utilised for the load bearing shaft for optimum
strength to weight ratio.
Multiple attachment options
Attachment options include a high resistance shackle, trigger release snap shackle
and fairlead, as well as a hard anodised aluminium thimble designed specifically to suit anti-torsion luff line.
The furler drum can be adjusted to suit either 0° or 90° attachment, as required to match the take-off
alignment and deck layout.
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