{"title":"Ronstan Series 60 Furler — Spec Sheet \u0026 Instructions","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\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eLoad ratings and accessories of the Ronstan Series 60 small boat gennaker furler (RS006000A), plus replacing the continuous furling line and Ronstan's splicing instructions for a custom-length loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonstan Series 60 Furler Spec Sheet \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 2 pages · 1.7 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\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\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\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Series-60-Furler-Spec-Sheet-Maintenance-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 2 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-Series-60-Furler-Line-Replacement-Splicing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: furling line replacement \u0026amp; splicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs006000\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-line\"\u003eLine Replacement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-splice\"\u003eSplicing\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\/RONRS006000.jpg?v=1735835315\" alt=\"Ronstan Series 60 Furler — Spec Sheet \u0026amp; Instructions\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSeries 60 Small Boat Gennaker Furler\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\u003eBL\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\u003eRS006000A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg (1100lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300kg (2860lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138g (4.9oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurler line Ø 4-5mm (5\/32\"-3\/16\"); shackle 5mm (3\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrs006000\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS006010A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg (1100lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300kg (2860lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84g (3.0oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShackle 5mm (3\/16\")\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS000001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 60 furler pre-spliced line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter 5mm (3\/16\"); pre-spliced length 8m (26ft)\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\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h3\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\u003eBL\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\u003eRF6170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap shackle adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg (1100lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000kg (2200lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49g (1.7oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF6171: 62g (2.2oz)\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShackle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500kg (3300lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g (0.4oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ron-rf150\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo way link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1100kg (2425lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14g (0.5oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf815\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF2181\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSailmaker thimble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g (0.2oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ron-rf2181\"\u003eView part →\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-60-Furler-Parts-Drawing.png\" alt=\"Ronstan Series 60 furler spec sheet: furler RS006000A, top swivel, thimble, snap-shackle, shackle and two way link\" 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\" id=\"om-line\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFurling Line Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRS000001\u003c\/b\u003e – 8m (26ft) pre-spliced continuous loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRFSPLICE-1\u003c\/b\u003e – splicing needle, if you need a custom length: cut the RS000001 loop and re-splice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/b\u003e spanner to suit the M4 (5\/32\") nut, silicon lubricant spray (e.g. Ronstan Sailfast RF3004).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the M4 Nylok nut holding the stainless steel guide to the furler shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the guide off the shaft, letting the PTFE strip come free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the furling line with a new RS000001 pre-spliced continuous line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray Ronstan Sailfast or a similar silicon based lubricant into the groove in the plate for smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-connect the guide to the shaft, making sure the 2 bosses on the guide push into the matching cutouts in the PTFE strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwivel the drum by hand to check it spins freely over the PTFE strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eTwo cam cleats can keep the furling line tight when not in use and stop the sail unfurling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-splice\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSplicing the Continuous Furling Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will need:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronstan supplied splicing needle, sharp knife, marker pen, tape measure, whipping twine \u0026amp; needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the over-length continuous furling line either side of the existing splice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut to required length plus 40cm (15 3\/4\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt each end: pull the core out and cut off 30cm (12\") of core; milk the cover back over the core until there is no slack in either; the core should now end about 30cm (12\") from the end of the cover. Mark the cover where the core now ends (A1) and mark it 10cm (4\") further toward the end (A2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the splicing needle into End A at A1 and out at A2, without entering or exiting through the middle of a plait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert 3-5mm (1\/8 – 3\/16\") of End B into the splicing needle (the less line through the needle, the easier it is to pull back through the cover).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently pull End B through the cover of End A and out at A1, until A2 \u0026amp; B2 on both ends are together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie a figure 8 knot in the end of End B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the second half of the splice by repeating steps 4-6 with End A and End B interchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage each cover between A1 and B1, drawing the ends through (by pulling on the knots) until there is no slack. The finished line must be smooth at A1 \u0026amp; B1 with a diameter less than 6.4mm (1\/4\"), required for proper operation in the furler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the knotted end of each cover where it exits the other cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the outer cover back slightly and cut the inner cover off about 2mm (1\/16\") short of the mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the outer cover back until the tip of the inner cover disappears into it; ideally the inner cover butts up against the end of the trimmed core, giving a consistent diameter all the way through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a few locking stitches from A2-B2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe diagrams for each step are in the PDF downloads (colour markings are for identification only).\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 RF3004 Sailfast (or a similar silicon based lubricant) over the body and components to enhance performance and prolong service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement continuous furling line loops: order part number RS000001.\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":"ron-rf2181","title":"Ronstan Thimble - Stainless Steel for 4 mm (5\/32\") wire or cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eStainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsed to create eyes in both rope and wire rope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Our Part # RON-RF2181 | Ronstan Part # RF2181\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347502473522,"sku":"RON-RF2181","price":9.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RON-RF2181.jpg?v=1728042063"},{"product_id":"ron-rf150","title":"Ronstan D Shackle - w\/ Slotted Pin - Pin Dia: 3\/16 in (5.0 mm) - Length: 23\/32 in (18.0 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrade 316 Stainless Steel bodies and pins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Our Part # RON-RF150 | Ronstan Part # RF150\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347502571826,"sku":"RON-RF150","price":9.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RON-RF150.jpg?v=1728025494"},{"product_id":"ronrf815","title":"Ronstan Two-Way Link (5mm pin) for Series 60 Furlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrade 316 stainless steel bodies and pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # RONRF815 | Ronstan Part # RF815\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347660316978,"sku":"RONRF815","price":42.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF815.jpg?v=1728050571"},{"product_id":"ronrs006000","title":"Ronstan Furlers - Series 60 - Boat Size: 23.0 ft (7.0 m)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ronstan Furlers - Series 60 #RS006000A is perfect for enhancing your sailing experience on boats up to 23 feet. Its clever design ensures smooth furling, while the unique drum groove provides hassle-free operation. This furler is a great choice for sailors looking for reliability and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCrafted from hardcoat anodised aluminium and glass-filled thermoplastic, this furler offers a blend of strength and lightweight design. Its durable construction and advanced features like the stainless steel guide ensure reduced friction and wear, making it ideal for various sailing scenarios. With a drum diameter of 63mm, it delivers impressive performance, specifically tailored for sailboats up to 7 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eUsage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis furler is best suited for headsail and gennaker furling on off-the-beach dinghies, multihulls, and sportsboats up to 23 feet, ensuring a smooth and efficient sailing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRS006000 | Mfr. 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