Proven Design, Performance & Reliability
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.
Ronstan has Flying Sail Furlers in a range of sizes to suit off-the-beach dinghies and catamarans to keel boats of almost any size.
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 minimize 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 anodized grade 6061 T6 aluminum construction provides durability and corrosion protection. Grade 2205 stainless steel is utilized 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 anodized aluminum 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. |