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. A staysail can be fitted on a FX+ furler so that a stormsail can be used according to the weather conditions. We recommend to install a 2-to-1 bottom or top block.

BENEFITS of the STAYSAILS FITTED WITH FX+ FURLER

STAYSAIL FITTED WITH FX+ :

⊕ Widely tested & strong. Drum and swivel machined in one single piece

⊕ Optimised system and ultra compact (carbon house)

⊕ Easy to fit and to adjust

⊕ Ratchet system Option (“start and go”)

⊕ Also available with a drum for discontinuous line (FXT)

CONFIGURATION – STAYSAIL FITTED WITH FX+ FURLER

“IN-OUT” SYSTEMS FOR FLYING SAILS  ON HQ TEXTILE FIBERS

– The anti-twist rope is captive within the sail luff tape

– Easy storage in a bag

– Ratchet system option

FX_trinquetteDIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

The staysail configuration requires perfect tension improved by : 

– Ideally fitted with a locking swivel : see the

HL/HB/HE/HSW locks

– with solid sheave option (bottom)

– or without lock with a 2-to-1 block (Top),

see FX+ Accessories

RACING or CRUISING

on this video: Gennaker unfurling / Genoa furling / Staysail unfurling

Reliability of the range

– Facnor, pioneers in designing and manufacturing endless line drum furlers since 1998. This type of products has been tested during offshore racing and in extreme conditions

Intuitive handling of mechanisms (smooth push spring release device + captive quick release pin)

Several possible uses and easy stored

– Top and bottom adjustable fastenings

– As it is very simple to disconnect the sail from the furler and to fit a 2-to-1 block on the swivel, the Gennaker can be quickly changed for the staysail if needed. (provided that the loads are equivalent for both sails).

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About the combine use of a Staysail furler and a Lock system (onboard a Class40′) : 

“”Thanks to the lock, we can lower the furled staysail in order to tack or jibe easily, or even to reduce windage. Moreover, the locked staysail presents various advantages in comparison with a fixed forestay : sail furling, tight luff, easy handling. With the lock, hoisting and lowering the staysail is quick and so easy”.

FX+ FOR STAYSAILS / MODELS & FEATURES

FX+ ModelFX+
1500
FX+
2500
FX+
4500
FX+
7000
Structural frler
Max Staysail area*
(m2)
20 m2
215 feet2
30 m2
322 feet2
50 m2
528 feet2
70 m2
753 feet2
Over 70' boat, it is highly recommended to fit a structural furler (see STK range)
Safe Working Load**
(tonnes)
1,5 T2,5 T4,5 T7 T
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*indicative data ** * 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)

We remind you that an adapted deck attachment must be installed.