FLYING SAIL FURLERS

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.

Advanced drum technology
Secure, snag free connections
Maintenance free bearing system
Material selection for strength and durability
Multiple attachment options

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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 minimise 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 anodised grade 6061 T6 aluminium construction provides durability and corrosion protection. Grade 2205 stainless steel is utilised 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 anodised aluminium 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.

Furler Selection Guide


	TYPICAL MAX. BOAT SIZE
SERIES	Staysail Monohull	Code Zero Monohull	or Screecher Multihull	Furler & Top Swivel Set	HR Shackle	Snap Shackle	2:1 Fairlead	Thimble
Series 85	17m(56')	9m(30')	8m(26')	RS008700	RS008050	RS008020	-	RS008040
Series 100	18m(60')	11m(36')	9m(30')	RS010700	RS013050	RS010020T	-	RS013040
Series 130	21m(68')	12m(40')	11m(36')	RS013700	RS013050	RS010020T	RS013030	RS013040
Series 170	24m(78')	14m(46')	12m(40')	RS017700	RS017050	RS017020T	RS017030	RS017040
Series 170R	27m(88')	18m60')	15m(50')	RS017700R	RS020050	RS017020RT	RS020030	RS020040
Series 200	27m(88')	18m(60')	15m(50')	RS020700	RS020050	-	RS020030	RS020040
Series 200R	33m(110')	21m(68')	18m(60')	RS020700R	RS020050R	RS017020RT	RS020030R	RS020040R
Series 280	-	30m(100')	21m(70')	RS028700*	-	-	-	-

Product Information & Specs

FURLER & TOP SWIVEL SETS

Series 85 Furler > Drum Diam. = 85mm (3 3/8") M.W.L. = 1,100kg (2,420lb) B.L. = 2,200kg (4,840lb)
Series 100 Furler > Drum Diam. = 100mm (3 15/16") M.W.L = 1,600kg (3,520lb) B.L. = 3,200kg (7,040lb)
Series 130 Furler > Drum Diam. = 130mm (5 1/8") M.W.L = 2,200kg (4,850lb) B.L. = 4,400kg (9,700lb)
Series 170 Furler > Drum Diam. = 170mm (6 11/32") M.W.L = 3,200kg (7050lb) B.L. = 6,400kg (14,100lb)		Series 170R Furler > Drum Diam. = 170mm (6 11/32") M.W.L = 5,000kg (11,020lb) B.L. = 10,000kg (22,040lb)
Series 200 Furler > Drum Diam. = 200mm (7 7/8") M.W.L = 5,000kg (11,020lb) B.L. = 10,000kg (22,040lb)		Series 200R Furler > Drum Diam. = 200mm (7 7/8") M.W.L = 8,100kg (17,850lb) B.L. = 16,200kg (35,700lb)
Series 280 Furler > Drum Diam. = 280mm (11 1/32") M.W.L = 12,000kg (26,400lb) B.L. = 24,000kg (52,800lb)