Furlex Furling Systems

 

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FURLEX BRINGS THE COCKPIT TO YOUR FOREDECK

The Furlex jib furling & reefing system was first introduced in 1983. The basic concept was not new, but Furlex broke new ground with innovative design, attention to detail, good value and worldwide service backup. Today, Furlex is the market leader, and a standard feature on any well equipped yacht.
Furlex, with it's attractive combination of aluminium, composite and stainless steel, adds more than a touch of style to any yacht. The smooth lines are not only pleasing to the eye, they also make Furlex very durable and easy on both the sail and the sailor.

ADVANTAGES OF A FURLEX

  • Centered & insulated forestay and completely insulated joining sleeves make furling easier, reduce wear and cut out the risk of corrosion.
  • Unique, patented load distributor for easy furling & unrivalled bearing durability. Lightweight halyard swivel keeps weight aloft to a minimum.
  • Sailfeeder on high grade, marine stainless steel for improved durability and service life. Composite connector for the optimum strength to weight ratio.
  • Tack swivel with a free turn, combined with the uniform profile of the forestay extrusion, give a perfectly furled sail and effective performance even when reefed. Twin grooves & split drum - allow for fast sail changes and make Furlex easily adapted for racing.
  • Unique line guide system - controls and centres furling line and arranges it evenly onto the drum.
  • Fully integral rigging screw (optional) for fast and simple forestay adjustment, without affecting the uniform profile of the extrusion or the drum height above deck. The rigging screw adjusts through 60mm, 80mm, and 100mm depending on the size of system. 

SIMPLE TO INSTALL, EASY TO MAINTAIN

It only takes a couple of hours to fit a Furlex system to your yacht. As the Furlex kit comes with complete with all the materials and a full set of instructions, you can easily fit it yourself. When you fit a Furlex you have invested in a virtually maintenance free piece of kit. You hoist your sail after launching and then just keep on furling and reefing throughout the season. When the season is over you simply rinse the various parts with freshwater, wait for them to dry and then grease the halyard swivel & lower bearing assemblies. The Furlex kit even includes the grease. What could be simpler?

JIB FURLING FOR BOATS 25-30 ft

Choosing the right size and type of jib furling and reefing system is vital to ensure maximum performance and service life. The majority of Furlex systems installed in the early 80's are still operating reliably today, proof of the durability of the design. It also says a great deal about how carefully Seldén evaluated which particular Furlex will best suit your yacht. To do this we examine the righting moment of the yacht (a function of displacement, ballast, beam & draft), in relation to the type of rig. This gives us a clear picture of the loads the system may be subjected to and enables us to ensure you recieve a jib furling and reefing system that is correctly specified for your yacht.

Furlex 50 selection chart:

Approximate Displacement (kg)
    MASTHEAD                     FRACTIONAL
 Max stay diameter (mm) Furlex
1400 1700 4 054S
1800 2500 5 055S

Furlex 100 selection chart:

Approximate Displacement (kg)
    MASTHEAD                FRACTIONAL
 Max stay diameter (mm) Furlex Lengths Available
2300 3000 5 105S 8.1m
10.5m
12.9m
3500 4000 6 106S 10.5m
12.9m

Furlex 200 selection chart:

Approximate Displacement (kg)
    MASTHEAD                FRACTIONAL
 Max stay diameter (mm) Furlex Lengths Available
3500 4500 6 105S 10.6m
13.0m
15.4m
5500 7000 7 106S 13.0m
15.4m
17.8m
7500 9000 8 105S 15.4m
17.8m

Furlex 300 selection chart:

Approximate Displacement (kg)
    MASTHEAD                FRACTIONAL
 Max stay diameter (mm) Furlex Lengths Available
8000 10000 8 308S 15.5m
17.9m
14000 15000 10 110S 15.5m
17.9m
20.3m


Furlex 400 selection chart:

Approximate Displacement (kg)
    MASTHEAD                FRACTIONAL
 Max stay diameter (mm) Furlex Lengths Available
20000 26000 12 412S 18.0m
20.4m
22.8m
28000 30000 14 414S 20.8m
22.8m