{"title":"Ronstan Series 280 Furler — Product Manual \u0026 Spec Sheet","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eHow the Ronstan Series 280 continuous line furler is set up for straight-luff and top-down sails, loading the 12mm furling line, the fast pin, guide arm alignment, the 3:1 fairlead, top-down adapter and full load ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonstan Series 280 Furler Product Manual \u0026amp; Spec Sheet\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 6 pages · 3.7 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Series-280-Furler-Manual-Spec-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228000\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-system\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-acc\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-care\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRS228000.jpg?v=1735835296\" alt=\"Ronstan Series 280 Furler — Product Manual \u0026amp; Spec Sheet\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-system\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFurler System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eStraight-luff sails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for sails with a \"straight\" luff (code zero, screecher, staysail), generally sailed at true wind angles below 90°. The tack attaches to the furler and the head to the top swivel, so the sail furls along the entire length of the luff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorsion rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous furling line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop swivel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShackle or 3:1 fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eSoft-luff sails (with Top Down Adapter)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-down furling of soft-luff, full mid-section sails (coded asymmetrics, reachers, gennakers), generally sailed at true wind angles above 90°. The tack is lashed to the \"floating\" swivel collar, the head to the top swivel; the torsion rope turns the top swivel and the sail furls from the head down to the tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorsion rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous furling line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop swivel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Down Adapter (tack attachment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShackle or 3:1 fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sail must be either completely unfurled or completely furled: the furler cannot be used with a partially furled sail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a synthetic luff cable (torsion line) with a thimble at each end, connected between the fork of the furler at the bottom and the swivel at the top. Ronstan recommends agreeing torsion line type, diameter and length with your sailmaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurling line alignment matters: the line must lead fair into the guide. Use blocks or fairleads to guide it where required; the furling line can be cleated to keep the sail from unfurling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSeries 280 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart no.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMWL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreaking load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS228000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8000KG (17630lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16000KG (35270lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3250g (114.6oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurler line 12mm (1\/2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228000\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS228010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8000KG (17630lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16000KG (35270lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1750g (61.7oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228010\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS228060\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop down adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotating collar 5000KG (11020lb); clevis pins 8000KG (17630lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16000KG (35270lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000g (71oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228060\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS228030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3:1 fairlead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8000KG (17630lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16000KG (35270lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800g (28.2oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228030\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS228040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThimble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e164g (5.8oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium 6061\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs228040\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS020050R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR shackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19000KG (41800lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470g (16.6oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-ask\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Series-280-Furler-Parts-Drawing.png\" alt=\"Ronstan Series 280 spec sheet: furler RS228000, top swivel, top down adapter, 3:1 fairlead, thimble and HR shackle\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;margin:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eAll dimensions on the spec sheet are in mm; do not scale from the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFurling Line Installation \u0026amp; Removal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimised for 12mm (1\/2\") rope. The line loads and unloads without un-reeving it, for installations where it is permanently led aft through blocks or fairleads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the drum to align the slot in the bottom plate of the drum with the guide opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the rope through the guide opening and deep into the slot until the rope is in the hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the drum all the way around until the slot lines up with the guide opening on the other side of the guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the rope out through the guide opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFast Pin \u0026amp; Guide Arm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast pin:\u003c\/b\u003e pull the release cord from the base of the hole to disengage the locking pin, then pull the clevis pin back; the locking pin re-engages so the clevis pin cannot be lost. To secure, pull the release cord and push the clevis pin in until it locks. Use the supplied R-clip for semi-permanent connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuide arm:\u003c\/b\u003e in-line or at 90 degrees to suit the deck or bowsprit attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the screws located in the guide arm underneath the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the guide arm and PTFE strip 90° until the holes in the guide arm line up with the alternate holes in the shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-connect the guide arm to the shaft using the same screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Tack Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS228010 Top Swivel\u003c\/b\u003e – matched to the furler load rating; fork\/fork configuration for direct halyard soft-eye attachment, fork designed for the dedicated torsion line thimble, retained pins and a fast pin for easy changeover of sails sharing one furler set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS228030 3:1 Fairlead\u003c\/b\u003e – replaces the shackle on the furler. 3:1: tack line dead-ended on the fairlead becket, down to a sheave at the bowsprit, up and over the fairlead, down to a second sheave and aft to a clutch. 2:1: tack line dead-ended at the bowsprit, up and over the fairlead, back down to the bowsprit end and aft to a clutch; the becket can then take a pullback line to help peeling between furled sails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS228040 Thimble\u003c\/b\u003e – terminates the torsion rope at both ends (stitched or spliced); the extra hole is for lashing the tack or head. Lashing the sail to the thimble, not the furler, lets torsion line and sail come off the furler and top swivel easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS020050R HR Shackle\u003c\/b\u003e – replacement shackle for the furler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS228060 Top Down Adapter (TDA)\u003c\/b\u003e – remove the fast pin from the furler, insert the TDA between the forks and push the fast pin back. The sail can stay permanently attached to the TDA, so the TDA and sail come off together and the furler can be used with other sails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eTack attachment: lash the tack to the floating collar through all three holes for even load distribution and free swivelling; the offset lugs keep the tack clear of the rotating torsion rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-care\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse regularly with fresh water to remove salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Ronstan RF3000 Sailfast™ (or a similar silicon based lubricant) over the body and components to enhance performance and prolong service life. Do not use petro-chemical lubricants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodically remove fasteners and re-apply Tef-Gel® (TG-10) to prevent corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory sealed bearings are maintenance free. Bearing and seal replacement can be arranged through your local Ronstan re-seller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurlers carry a three year warranty (terms and conditions from Ronstan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ronrs228040","title":"Ronstan Thimble (25.4mm Wire) for Series 280 Furlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorsion rope Thimble, suits RS228000, RS228010 \u0026amp;RS228060.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS228040 | Mfr. Part # RS228040\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348646601010,"sku":"RONRS228040","price":263.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRS228040.jpg?v=1735835292"},{"product_id":"ronrs228030","title":"Ronstan Fairlead - Series 280 - 3:1","description":"\u003cp\u003e2:1 fairlead can be used on furler top swivel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS228030 | Mfr. Part # RS228030\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348959207730,"sku":"RONRS228030","price":663.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRS228030.jpg?v=1735835305"},{"product_id":"ronrs228060","title":"Ronstan Free Tack Adapter for Series 280 Furlers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefined Design, Performance \u0026amp;Reliability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Our Continuous Line Furlers put great performance and reliability within the reach of cruising and racing sailors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop-down models for soft luff sails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Top-down furling provides a new level of simplicity, safety and speed for handling of soft luff sails such as asymmetric spinnakers and gennakers. Cruisers can now store, deploy and retrieve these sails as simply as they would a furling headsail from the safety and convenience of the cockpit. Racers too can benefit from the characteristics of top-down to allow superfast retrieval of code zeros by pre-winding the torsion rope and firing the sheet when ready. Ronstan furlers are available with top-down adapters or in dedicated top-down models with practical accessories such as top swivel lashing pins to provide the perfect solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced drum technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \n The range matches drum diameters to load ratings providing the optimum balance between speed and ease of furling.\u003cbr\u003e\n Drums incorporate a sophisticated furling line groove profile and cross-hole geometry to grip the furling line securely when furling. When deploying the sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone, remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear. A PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can't fall from the drum or become snagged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance-Free Bearing System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Furlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance. Easy continuous line installation and removal. The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure \u0026amp;flexible attachment options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Furlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0 or 90 degree attachment as required to match the take-off alignment and deck layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRotation stop accessory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n A compact rotation stop can be added to compatible models of furlers to ensure inadvertent unfurling of the sail doesn't occur. The rotation stop is simply installed on the underside of the furler and can be locked out when in use, or in when the sail is furled or stowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 17-4PH forged stainless steel shackles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 316 stainless steel fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 2205 stainless steel shaft and pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAluminium drum, swivel jaws, swivel ring and line guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePTFE perimeter strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTorlon® ball bearings (top down swivel ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS228060 | Mfr. Part # RS228060\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49349073436978,"sku":"RONRS228060","price":1546.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRS228060.jpg?v=1735835318"},{"product_id":"ronrs228010","title":"Ronstan Head Swivel for Series 280 Furlers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance Free Bearing System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Furlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance. Easy continuous line installation and removal. The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure \u0026amp;flexible attachment options:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Furlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0 or 90 degree attachment as required to match the take off alignment and deck layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 17-4 forged stainless steel shackles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 316 stainless steel fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGrade 2205 stainless steel shaft and pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSwivel jaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS228010 | Mfr. 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When deploying the sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone, remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear. A PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can't fall from the drum or become snagged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop-down models for soft luff sails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop-down furling provides a new level of simplicity, safety and speed for handling of soft luff sails such as asymmetric spinnakers and gennakers. Cruisers can now store, deploy and retrieve these sails as simply as they would a furling headsail from the safety and convenience of the cockpit. Racers too can benefit from the characteristics of top-down to allow superfast retrieval of code zeros by the pre-winding the torsion rope and firing the sheet when ready. Ronstan furlers are available with top-down adapters or in dedicated top-down models with practical accessories such as top swivel lashing pins to provide the perfect solution. See our Top-Down Furlers and adapters range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance-Free Bearing System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance. Easy continuous line installation and removal. The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure \u0026amp;flexible attachment options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0 or 90 degree attachment as required to match the take-off alignment and deck layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb.rotation stop=\"\" accessory b=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact rotation stop can be added to compatible models of furlers to ensure inadvertent unfurling of the sail doesn't occur. The rotation stop is simply installed on the underside of the furler and can be locked out when in use, or in when the sail is furled or stowed.\u003c\/b.rotation\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS228000 | Mfr. 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