A roller furling jib is an essential sail handling system that allows sailors to quickly and efficiently reef or furl their headsail, improving control and safety in varying wind conditions.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor FX+1500 offers effortless furling for gennakers or code 0 sails, equipped with a quick fastening device and a detachable furling line. Optional items available are an anti-twist furling line, snapshackle, and swivel block.
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$ 1.467,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor FX+2500 provides an easy furling solution for gennaker or code 0 sails, including a quick fastening device and a removable furling line. Optional accessories include an anti-twist furling line, snapshackle, and swivel block.
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$ 2.214,22
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor FX+4500 is built for convenient furling of gennakers or code 0 sails, coming with a quick fastening device and a removable furling line. Optional accessories include an anti-twist furling line, snapshackle, and swivel block.
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$ 3.848,94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor FX+900 furler is designed to simplify furling for gennakers or code 0 sails, featuring a quick fastening device and a removable furling line for ease of use. Optional accessories include an anti-twist furling line, snapshackle, and swivel block.
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$ 1.107,11
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1-2 weeks delivery time The FXS150 FXsun Kit offers a hassle-free and maintenance-free solution to manage your shade sail. Its high-quality components ensure smooth operation and secure storage of the sail in a rolled position. The kit includes a swivel, drum, shackles, terminal fittings with anti-torsional rope, split reef line, shock-cord, cleat, and eye strap.
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$ 1.959,60
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1-2 weeks delivery time The FXS250 FXsun Kit allows for easy furling and unfurling of your shade sail using a robust, maintenance-free system. It provides reliable storage of the sail when rolled. The kit includes a swivel, drum, shackles, terminal fittings with anti-torsional rope, split reef line, shock-cord, cleat, and eye strap.
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$ 2.712,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time The FXS90 FXsun Kit provides an easy way to furl and unfurl your shade sail. Made from durable materials, it requires no maintenance and keeps your sail securely rolled when not in use. The complete set includes a swivel, drum, shackles, terminal fittings, anti-torsional rope, split reef line, shock-cord, cleat, and eye strap.
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$ 1.629,62
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS060 Complete Kit suits boats 5.50 to 7 meters long, fitting headstays with a 5 mm diameter and max length of 7.30 meters. It includes a telescopic extension profile and halyard swivel, offering easy installation without cutting and minimal maintenance.
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$ 1.224,28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS070 Complete Kit is ideal for boats 5.50 to 7 meters with a 5 mm headstay diameter and max length of 8.40 meters, featuring an extension profile and halyard swivel for smooth operation and simple setup.
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$ 1.595,93
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS100 Complete Kit supports boats 7.50 to 9 meters, with headstays of 6 mm diameter up to 10.40 meters in length, providing reinforced connections, smooth sail feeding, and easy DIY installation.
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$ 2.230,35
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS130 Complete Kit fits boats 8 to 11 meters with 6 to 7 mm diameter headstays up to 12.40 meters long, offering a reliable furling system with smooth operation and low maintenance.
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$ 2.634,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS165 Complete Kit suits boats 9 to 12 meters with headstays 8 to 10 mm in diameter and max length 12.40 meters, providing reinforced components, easy installation, and minimal upkeep.
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$ 3.308,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS180 Complete Kit is for boats 10 to 13 meters long, supporting headstays 8 to 10 mm diameter up to 14.50 meters, featuring durable construction and easy maintenance.
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$ 4.050,49
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS200 Complete Kit fits boats 11.50 to 14 meters with headstays 10 to 12 mm in diameter and max length 16.50 meters, including reinforced parts, smooth furling, and maintenance-free design.
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$ 5.010,95
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor LS290 Complete Kit suits boats 13 to 18 meters with headstays 12 to 14 mm diameter and max length 18.50 meters, offering a robust furling system with simple installation and minimal maintenance.
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$ 6.516,33
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor R14 profile is designed for boats between 6.5 and 8 meters (21' - 24'). It features a slim, lightweight design and a removable drum, making it easy to handle. Part of the RX-series, it is built for racing and offers an aluminum construction, with a maximum forestay diameter of 5 mm and a weight of 451 g per meter.
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$ 188,32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor R24 profile is built for boats measuring 9 to 11.5 meters (29' - 37'). It features a slim, lightweight design with a removable drum and is inspired by racing technology from the LS and LX systems. This profile has a maximum forestay diameter of 8 mm and a weight of 555 g per meter.
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$ 212,70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor R26 profile is designed for larger boats between 11.5 and 15 meters (37' - 49'). Continuing the RX-series tradition, it offers a slim, lightweight design with a removable drum and advanced racing technology. With a maximum forestay diameter of 10 mm, it weighs 641 g per meter and is perfect for larger vessels.
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$ 255,29
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor Ratchet Option 2500 is an optional ratchet system that allows the drum to be securely locked, enhancing control and safety.
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$ 201,56
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Facnor Ratchet Option 4500 provides a locking mechanism designed to secure the drum for the 4500 series.
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$ 219,78
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How does a roller furling jib improve sail handling and safety on a sailboat?
A roller furling jib enhances sail handling and safety by allowing sailors to quickly reef or douse the jib or genoa without leaving the cockpit, making it especially valuable for cruising sailors and larger boats. The system improves control over sail shape by using a furling line and drum mechanism to partially furl or fully stow the headsail along the headstay, reducing strain on the rig and making sailing upwind or downwind more manageable. Whether racing or cruising, it provides a reliable way to adapt to changing wind conditions while maximizing time on the water.
What is the role of the headstay in supporting a roller furling system on a sailboat?
The headstay serves as the primary support structure for a roller furling system, providing the necessary tension to keep the luff of the sail properly aligned. It allows furlers to function smoothly, whether for reefing the jib, deploying a staysail, or handling asymmetric spinnakers. By ensuring stability for headsails and flying sails, the headstay enhances sailing performance and safety, making sail changes more efficient, even on trailerable boats or racing yachts.
What are the key design differences between gennakers and asymmetric spinnakers?
Gennakers and asymmetric spinnakers share similarities but are designed for different sailing applications. A gennaker combines the best traits of a genoa and a spinnaker, offering better upwind performance and easier handling with a roller furling system, allowing sailors to set and unfurl the sail without going on deck. In contrast, an asymmetric spinnaker features a more curved luff and fuller shape, making it ideal for downwind sailing, particularly when used with top-down furling drums to control sail deployment and retrieval efficiently.