Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers : the FX+. A true evolution : light, easy to fit and aesthetic. Fitted on request with a ratchet device securing the furling, locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent).

+ THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN GENNAKERS FURLERS

⊕ Lightness : optimised system and ultracompact (carbon housing)

⊕ Secured sail connection

⊕ Easy to fit and to adjust with simplified use

⊕ Conversion for asymmetrical Spinnaker

⊕ Ratchet system option (locking both clock wise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent)

RELIABLE AND INTUITIVE MECHANISMS

Secured sail connection Sail / Mechanism:

– The sail can be removed from the furler in one “click”

– Captive quick release pin

The FX+ include :

– One flat continuous line drum (maximum luff) and a carbon house. Large diameter for a better furling power. Half the weight of a standard Gennaker furler

– swivel with his anti-impact cover (neoprene)

– top and bottom attachment (swivel > shackle / Drum pin >  snap shackle).

– the FX+ benifits from a NEW GUIDE which makes the furling line more captive.

Learn more : See Video FX+

THE RATCHET SYSTEM OPTION

“Start and go” rotation system (option)

S/s Duplex material. This optional self-locking device prevents the flying sail from furling out if the sailor release the line when furling in. Works both clockwise and anticlockwise (Facnor patent).

Learn more : RATCHET PRODUCT SHEET

See the Ratchet system option (opposite)

MODELS & FEATURES

FX+ ModelsFX+
900
FX+
1500
FX+
2500
FX+
4500
FX+
7000
FX+
9000
FX+
12000
FX+
15000
FX+
20000
Boat Length
(meters/feet)
6 < 10,5 m
20' < 30'
10 < 12 m
30' < 40'
12 < 14 m
40' < 45'
13 < 16 m
42' < 55'
16 < 20 m
55' < 65'
20 < 24 m
65' < 78'
20 < 24 m
65' < 78'
24 < 30 m
78' < 100'
+30 m
+100'
Max Gennaker or Code zero area (m2) *30 m2
322 ft2
60 m2
646 ft2
100 m2
1076 ft2
140 m2
1500 ft2
250 m2
2650 ft2
350 m2
3767 ft2
450 m2
4844 ft2
550 m2
5920 ft2
+550 m2
5920 ft2
Safe Working Load (Tons) *

0,9 T1,5 T2,5 T4,5 T7 T9 T Std12 T15 T20 T
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* indicative area ** The S.W.L. is the maximum safe working load over which distortions of the furler
can appear. This load is approx. 50% of the breaking load (depending on models)

INSTALLATION & OPTIONS