Further to the successful developments made for the EC electric furlers, (since 2017) the Wichard Group teams have adapted the multi-motor concept to Code Sails up to 140 m² and now up to 250 m² (with the new FXE7500). The result is a concentrate of energy in a compact, light and particularly efficient furler: 45 seconds to effortlessly furl a 140 m² Code Sail !
ADVANTAGES of the FXE CODE SAIL ELECTRIC FURLER
Two models : FXE 4500 and FXE 7000 For Code Sails up to 250 M² :
⊕ Simple installation : thanks to the complete kit and to the simple and waterproof electrical connection.
⊕ Easy to set up : thanks to a snap shackle at the bottom, a fast tack attachment as well as a protection cover with handle
⊕ Compact and light : the size is reduced to allow an easy switchfrom manual to electric system, but also to save weight and make
the operation handy.
⊕ Fast and comfortable to use : 45 seconds max. for furling a 140 m² Code sail (85 rpm* for the 12V version and FXE 4500) just by pressing a button! * (-20% rpm / under load).
⊕ Contained power consumption : 30-35 Ah under load. (FXE 4500)
⊕ Widely tested : numerous mechanical and electrical endurance tests in workshop and in real-life conditions..
EASY SWITCH FROM A MANUAL TO AN ELECTRICAL CODE SAIL FURLER
Easy switch : Electric Code sail furler, compact, heigth close to the manually-operated endless line drum for an easy switch to motorization
Complete kit : including relay box, circuit breaker, wire, deck plugging, protection cover and storage bag
4500 FXE Motorization kit : ref. 43801045120 for Code sail < 140 M2 7000 FXE Motorization kit : ref. 43801070120 for Code sail < 250 M2 4500 FXE complete kit : with swivel ref. 43720200450
7000 FXE complete kit : with swivel ref. 43720200750
Option : wired or radio-remote controller
FXE TECHNICAL IINFORMATIONS
| Model | Boat Length | Gennaker max. area | Standard Kit Ref. | Motorization Ref. | Power | Furling speed | Amps / Voltage | Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pieds / m | (m2) | FXe | FXe-MOT | (W) | (rpm) | A/V | A | B | C | |
| FXE 4500 12V | 38 < 52' 11,5 < 16m | 140 m2 | 43720200450 | 43801045120 | 400 W max. | 85 rpm* (* 12V) | 40 A Max (12V) 24 V available | 216 | 106 | 138 |
| FXE 4500 24V | 43720200452 | 43801045240 | ||||||||
| FXE 7000 12 V | 52 < 65' 16 < 20m | 250 m2 | 43720200750 | 43801070120 | 800 W max. | 110 rpm* (* 12V) | 60 A Max (12V) 24 V available | 270 | 221 | 245 |
| FXE 7000 24 V | 43720200752 | 43801070240 | ||||||||
The installation of an electric motorized Code sails furler requires professional knowledge and authorzation. For the installation we therefore advise you to call on or network of agents. 
