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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Pick the right Facnor FAST STD or FAST XL thimble for your FX+ furler and use it to furl an asymmetric spinnaker top-down, with the tack attachment, precautions and the tack-spool emergency procedure.

DocumentFacnor FAST STD & XL Thimbles User & Installation Manual
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Facnor FAST STD & XL Thimbles — User & Installation Manual

FAST Thimbles for FX+ Furlers

Reference Model FX+/FXT furler Jaw width (mm) H – height (mm) Weight (g)
43230000940 FAST 900 FX+ 900 12 65 220 Ask us to source it →
43230001540 FAST 1500 FX+ 1500 15 65 222 Ask us to source it →
43230002540 FAST 2500 FX+ 2500 17.5 82 426 Ask us to source it →
43230004540 FAST 4500 FX+ 4500 19 92 581 Ask us to source it →
43230007040 FAST 7000 FX+ 7000 26 119 1114 Ask us to source it →
43230120030 FAST 9000 Std FX+ 9000 26 142 1915 Ask us to source it →
43230120040 FAST 9000 Rac. FX+ 9000 22 142 1915 Ask us to source it →
43232002540 FAST XL 2500 FX+ 2500 17.5 82 426 Ask us to source it →
43232004540 FAST XL 4500 FX+ 4500 19 92 581 Ask us to source it →
  • FAST 12000: contact Facnor (custom).
  • FAST XL is the larger model, suitable for structural-luff sails; option tack spool for structural sails.
  • Rotating tack fitting with Torlon® balls and captive quick-release pin. Option: solid sheave used to adjust the tack point.
  • With the FAST adapter the anti-twist rope rotates up to the top and transmits the rotation from the head to the tack of the sail: the head furls first, then down to the tack. With a gennaker or Code Zero on an FX+ swivel, tack and head furl simultaneously.

The full dimension sheet for FAST 1500 to FAST 20000 is in the PDF downloads.

Using FAST

Attachment & Furling

  • Secure the tack with the sail using the tack attachment rope and shackle provided; the loop goes around the tack body.
  • Start furling the asymmetric spinnaker by pulling the furling line: the head of the sail furls in first, then down to the tack.
  • Block the furling line after furling. The furled sail can then be easily lowered and stored.

Precautions & Care

  • Preparation and hoisting precautions are the same as for FX+ gennaker furlers (see the FX+ instructions).
  • At the beginning of the handling, always check that nothing prevents the head of the sail from furling freely.
  • In light air, if necessary, increase the pressure in the sail by sailing slightly upwind.
  • Rinse the mechanisms after use.

Tack Spool Rope Breakage (Option Tack Spool Only)

  • If the rope that runs through the twin spool breaks, everything becomes loose and you can no longer furl the sail.
  • Screw in the safety screw underneath (blue in the drawing) to secure the rotating tack point to the thimble body. You can then furl the sail the standard way instead of top-down.
  • The thimble body has machined oblong slots: rotate it while screwing so the end of the safety screw engages properly in one of them.

Need a part that isn't listed? Ask us to source it and quote the part number from the PDF.

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