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IN-MAST REEFING SYSTEM back to reefing systems

• In-mast reefing facts
• For yachts up to 60'
• Built to high spec
• No need to unstep mast
• No alteration of mast and gooseneck
• Simple to fit
  
  
  FACNOR FACTS
  Vendee Globe 2000
  15 out of 24 have Facnor gennaker furlers including Team Group 4: Mike Golding and Kingfisher: Ellen McArthur
  Whitbread 97/98
  8 out of 10 Whitbread boats used Facnor gennaker furlers
  Quebec-St Malo Transat 2000
  Groupama trimaran won the race using Facnor carbon headsail furlers and Facnor gennaker furlers
  Transat Europe 1 new man star 2000 (single handed)
  Kingfisher - Ellen McArthur won using Facnor gennaker furlers. Group 4 - Mike Golding was 3rd using Facnor carbon and Facnor gennaker furlers
  Transat Jacques Vabre 1999
  Groupama was 2nd in the multihull class using Facnor carbon and Facnor gennaker furlers. Group 4 - Mike Golding was 3rd in monohull class.
  
  
  
  

The Facnor mainsail reefing system allows you to sail in complete comfort and total security. It marks the end of struggling to reef in rough seas. In one simple operation you will have the sail adjusted to the wind force. Once back in harbour no more folding or flaking the mainsail.

The great reliability of this system comes from the furling mechanism itself which is a unique line drive positioned just above the gooseneck. (Facnor patent).

This system is easy to fit and remove. This extremely strong but simple method of fitting requires no alteration to the mast or gooseneck, no need to unstep the mast and no holes are drilled, fits all types of masts.

The housing sections are fixed to the mast track with aluminium sliders which fit into the sail groove. With this simple method of fitting the mainsail furler can be fitted in a very short time. The housing sections are joined by locating 2 or 3 pins which ensures perfect alignment.
The sections have been designed to avoid damage to the mainsail and the edges of the housing incorporate a round groove to avoid chafe.

The drive unit is turned by means of a large rotating aluminium clam cleat with 2 stainless steel ball bearings. It is fixed to the mast by two sliders above the gooseneck. Included with the mainsail reefing system is a standard boom kit which consists of a recirculating ball car and a length of track plus fixings.

Your yacht will always be prepared to leave its berth, sails ready.

We are the UK agents for Facnor. We service, replace and update your Facnor products and systems.
FACNOR equipment is used on the following boats: Beneteau, Amel, Catana, Dufour, Etap, Gibsea, Jeanneau, Feeling, X-Yachts, Wauquiez, Jouet, Grand Soleil and Elan boats

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