# Title: Facnor FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler w/Ratchet [43410704545] ## Description: Facnor FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler w/Ratchet [43410704545] Ships Direct From Manufacturer FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42 to 55 ft.) Code sail surface of 140m² maximum (1500ft²) (max 50m² / 538ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+4500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 2.40 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 42'-55' Code Sail Area (m²): 140,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1500,00 Staysail Area (m²): 50,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 538,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 4,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 169,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 4500 top-down thimble. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } ## Product type: Rigging ## Vendor: MachineXGear ## Tags: MachineXGear, Shopify Collective ## Price range: 4128.48 - 4128.48 USD ## Link: https://shop.prepare-ready.com/products/facnor-fx-4500-flying-sail-furler-w-ratchet-43410704545 ## Compare-at price range: 4857.04 - 4857.04 USD ## Options - Title: Default Title ## Variants - Default Title, SKU: MXG-102837, Available: no, Inventory: 0, Delivery profile: -