Facnor has designed a new emergency back-up system for electric and hydraulic furlers. This new system is faster, safer and easier to use than a manual winch handle. Most electric furlers is provided with a manual back-up system, so the sail can be furled in case of power loss, usually with a winch handle. Furling a jib or mainsail with a winch handle in rough conditions can be a difficult and dangerous operation. The manual winch handle system for jib furlers is located on the side of the furling unit on the bow, and on the front of the mast for mainsail furlers. Both are difficult areas for manual furling in rough conditions. Facnor has solved this problem with a continuous line drive system fitted with a standard winch handle attachment that offers a safer and more powerful emergency system. As with most Facnor continuous line systems, the operation is safe. Once in place the furling can be done by pulling on the continuous line system from over one meter away. Our experience in designing endless line furlers guarantees the reliability of this emergency system. The Facnor emergency system fits on electric/ hydraulic furlers and enables a quick and safe operation in case of engine failure. Emergency sail handling on the fore-deck in bad weather can be very hazardous. The Facnor system allows for controllable and safe backup operations in worst conditions.Safe handling...