Launched at Dusseldorf Boatshow 2017, the LOOP® Products E-Furler 1500 brings push-button technology, safety and comfort to sports boat gennaker furling.
Designed to slot into most standard bowsprit diameters, the E-Furler is a stand-alone, battery operated unit. The powerful, rechargeable, 12V Lithium-Ion battery can deliver 30Nm of torque at 525rpm, with approx. 1 hour of continuous operation.
The robust remote control unit allows the unit to be operated from the cockpit. With a press of the button, the drum lock is over-ridden to allow the sail to unfurl manually. When rolling up, simply press the button on the remote control and within a few seconds your sail will be rolled safely away. When the furl is finished, the drum is automatically locked by the gearbox which prevents the sail from accidental unfurling.
The system is completely watertight and designed with flexibility in mind. There are several installation options.
The E-Furler 1500 has a Safe Working Load of 750kg and suitable for boats of up to 28ft and sail areas up to 45m2. The jaw width is 12mm with an 8mm pin which is appropriate for use with Torsional ropes of up to 9mm.
A swivel is required to work with the furling drum and torsional rope. There are several suitable swivels available on the market, for example, the Facnor FX+900 or Ronstan Series 80.
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