Sail handling spinnaker handling systems code 0 and. A code 0 will take you through more wind angles than any other headsail on your boat. The selden gx25 top down spinnaker furler kit makes deployment and dropping of asymmetric downwind sails childs play. Spinnaker spinnaker industries has been providing quality. A deeper look at top down spinnaker furlers posted on may 18, 2016 july 11, 2017 by the rigging company, llp top down furling is the new revolution that makes flying the big sails a much more achievable task. May 14, 2016 well while i have had the hood system for 12 years now and i am the third owner, the system has been working very well since 1993. Look aloft and make sure that the halyard is not twisted around the forestay, on its way down to the head of the sail. Thanks to spinex, the new profurl top down furler for asymetrical spinnaker, operations get safer and easier. Jul 24, 2018 once you execute this command, halyard will begin cranking away for quite some time. We hope you help you sort through this confusion and get you the correct furler and accessories easily. Once you execute this command, halyard will begin cranking away for quite some time. Sep 12, 2014 last year we installed a profurl top down furler using our 2nd best a3 which is pretty big, it took a day to install it on the boat and a day on the water to figure out how to furlunfurl keeping the lazy sheet out of the drum, now its a two person job in 15ish knts, and this season i can see it being a single handed delivery job. The system can be easily retrofitted to existing sails.
Deploy spinnaker and connect to the ui now that weve enabled one or more cloud providers, picked a deployment environment, and configured persistent storage, were ready to pick a version of spinnaker, deploy it, and connect to it pick a version. May 11, 2015 to furl, a decklevel sheave driven by a looped line spins the furling cable, winding the sail around the line starting at the head and working its way to the deck, giving it the name topdown furler. But and it is a big but, how in the hell are u supposed to change the roller furling line. Fisheries supply carries a wide variety of products and brands, including pro furl furlers, furling systems, and parts. Quick continuous line installation and removal system requires no tools. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. David seuss spinnaker pioneered the educational software market and was the first company to mass market low cost, educational software. They recommended the balmar code 10 roll gen top down furler with ratchet, furling line, station leads, sheets and blocks. A bit about the history of the spinnaker, different panel layouts, symmetrical versus asymmetrical and a whole lot more. Unlike traditional code sail furling, the spinnaker furler starts from the top of the sail. Sailing with a spinnaker boston harbor sailing club. The harken reflex furling system is a game changer.
For example, if you create a server group with name myappdevv000, spinnaker picks up this name from the platform and derives that you have an application myapp, with a cluster named myappdev, which contains a single server. The cdi spinnaker furler is so innovative that it was granted a u. Peak sails is an authorized retailer for the complete line of profurl furlers, parts and accessories. Discover our spinex, the new solution to furl and unfurl asymmetric spinnakers. Well while i have had the hood system for 12 years now and i am the third owner, the system has been working very well since 1993. I have a symmetric spinnaker already, has anyone had any joy in using this sail on a top down furling system or. The sail will need the addition of a midluff grab patch. Spinnaker coating, manufacturer of labels, adhesive paper. Spinnaker socks are popular with both cruising and racing sailors because they make setting and dousing a spinnaker easy, as well as protect your valuable sail investment. Makes spinnaker sailing as easy as deploying the genoa. Used spinnakers experimental scripts to launch the services as containers. Winching against an obstruction can cause damage to the spinnaker furling system.
Ronstans continuous line furlers put great performance and reliability within. The same furler can be interchanged to use with the full inventory of sails. Widely used by both cruising and racing sailors, a spinnaker sock is a tapered sleeve generally made from a light, breathable polyester mesh. Oct 01, 2012 details of the two systems differ, but basically, topdown furling systems use bearingfilled swivels at either end of a highstrength cable around which the spinnaker is furled. Understanding how the brain works is a grand challenge of 21st century science. Additionally, they are favored on yachts participating in the volvo ocean race, vendee globe as well as the highoctane, highspeed formula one foilers. The cable is hoisted to the masthead and tension is put on it using the halyard. Sailing with a spinnaker for the racer, sailing upwind has the tactical complexity of a chess match with a grand master. All furling and unfurling operations can be handled directly from the cockpit offering to crew members an increased safety. A deeper look at top down spinnaker furlers the rigging.
So you are welcomed to buy now or wait until the commissioning ceremony when we will bring all the leftover spinnakers in to the city for inspection. Add a modern topdown furler and its easier to get up and down than a spinnaker. Masts booms furlex jib furling and reefing systems rigid vangs rodkickers. Simple stowage smaller spinnakers flake each spinnaker leechluff separately but simultaneously, starting at the head of the sail, and. For example, if you create a server group with name myappdevv000, spinnaker picks up this name from the platform and derives that you have an application myapp, with a cluster named myappdev, which contains a single server group with version v000. Winching against an obstruction can cause damage to the spinnaker furling system, the spinnaker, or the boat. Dec 11, 2015 be diligent about going out and recording wind speed and wind angle as you switch between your jib, code 0 and spinnaker, and then stick to those numbers. The cdi spinnaker furler is designed for use with most existing asymmetrical spinnakers, cruising spinnakers, and. Wichard spinex top down spinnaker furlers west marine. Gx system and fitted at the tack to the swiveling tack attachment and at the head to the halyard. Deploy spinnaker and connect to the ui now that weve enabled one or more cloud providers, picked a deployment environment, and configured persistent storage, were ready to pick a version of spinnaker, deploy it, and connect to it. Spinnaker software was a software company founded in 1982 known primarily for its line of noncurriculum based educational software, which was a major seller during the 1980s.
May 18, 2016 a deeper look at top down spinnaker furlers posted on may 18, 2016 july 11, 2017 by the rigging company, llp top down furling is the new revolution that makes flying the big sails a much more achievable task. Patented harken reflex furlers provide sailors confidence that their freeflying spinnakers, gennakers. The tack of the spinnaker is attached to the tack ring several attachment options discussed later. Now locate your spinnaker halyard, and tie it into the top of the sail. We have found that there is confusion when it comes to buying a fuler for your code zero or asymmetrical spinnakergennaker. Will be officially launched at the annapolis show in october 2012. It is a sublime mental challenge and when the wind blows can be the ultimate physical challenge for the crew and boat. Spinnaker definition is a large triangular sail set on a long light pole and used when running before the wind. Widely used by both cruising and racing sailors, a spinnaker sock is a tapered sleeve generally made from a. Hi hoping some one can help, i have been looking at top down furlers for a way to fly a spinnaker when short handed. The dx cooling system consists of single or multiple refrigeration circuits utilizing fixed and modulating scroll compressor.
The tack swivel on the karver ksf furler makes sure the furling is safe and does not damage the spinnaker. A spinnaker is a sail designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching course to a downwind, i. Cdi furlers are flexible roller furler that work with your genoa and jib sails. Plug the top lashing thimble into the top swivel, and the other end of the rope into the furler drum. Weekend sailboats as well as coastal cruisers carry the cdi roller furling and reefing system allowing for ease of transportation and durability. From the bulkhead directly above the cleat, hang a piece of 316 or 532 shock cord via a stopper knot through a drilled hole in the bulkhead. Using asymmetric spinnakers in some conditions can be. Ronstan offers a full range of yacht and dinghy sailing products including blocks, sheaves, travellers, furlers, rope cleats, stainless steel fittings, sheet and halyard winches and much more. It was founded by chairman bill bowman and president c. Youll be the first to find out about any bargain stock that hits our warehouse via newsletter. No special sail is needed because a luff rope is attached between the spool and the top swivel. The magic furl has been developed by crusader sails to enable simple, safe and economic furling for cruising chutes, asymmetrics and spinnakers on any point of sailing. Simple stowage smaller spinnakers flake each spinnaker leechluff separately but simultaneously, starting at the head of the sail, and allowing the bunt of the sail to hang loosely from your hands.
Selden gx25 top down furler kit solo sails sailmakers. In addition to the cruising series which can be ordered below, we also have an inhouse specialist to assist you in the purchase of profurls wide array of headsail systems. Continuous line furlers for top down or traditional rolling of various headsails, from code 0 to spinnakers and staysails. Be diligent about going out and recording wind speed and wind angle as you switch between your jib, code 0 and spinnaker, and then stick to those numbers.
These spinnakers are located in blairstown nj and transporting them back and forth to jersey city for inspection costs more than the sale price. Spinnaker definition of spinnaker by merriamwebster. The antitwist rope rotates up to the top end and then transmits the rotation from the head to the tack of sail. Here are five reasons why topdown furling systems are awesome for asymmetrical spinnakers. Sail handling spinnaker handling systems code 0 and top. The cdi spinnaker furler is designed for use with most existing asymmetrical spinnakers, cruising spinnakers, and gennakers. The spinnaker fills with wind and balloons out in front of the boat when it is deployed, called flying. Nexe flying sail furler asymetric spinnaker gennaker sailing boat marine hardware. Thanks to the integration of the sail bearing technology developped by profurl, with a spinex system you will be able to operate easily and safely your asymmetric spinnaker.
Spinnakers spoau systems make it possible to supply a complete rooftop packaged or split system from one manufacturing source. Mine is under deck in the anchor locker of a hunter passage 42. Title expressions arent working for custom notifications cloud provider kubernetes on aws environment i am running kubernetes 1. A spinnaker machine is a massively parallel computing platform, targeted towards three main areas of research. Charter operations and 95% of all french sailboat manufacturers including beneteau, dufour and jeanneau select facnor as their standard headsail furling system.
Access to spinnaker for many users, the most efficient way to access spinnaker is via the hbp portal, through which you can submit jobs to the halfmillion core hbp spinnaker machine. The hbp system will schedule jobs, allocating as much machine resource as is required by each job. This can be achieved from the foredeck or the cockpit if desired. Expressions arent working for custom notifications. Welcome to profurl, the furling system specialists. If youre a spinnaker flyer and are tired of traditional shrimping. Canada 1171 gorham street, newmarket, ontario l3y 8y2 canada tel. If you have more than one spinnaker halyard, then choose the one on the same side of the boat as you led the tackline. It can get confusing because sailmakers are quick to drop a number thinking that you know what hes talking about. To furl, a decklevel sheave driven by a looped line spins the furling cable, winding the sail around the line starting at the head and working its way to the deck, giving it the name topdown furler. The top five reasons topdown spinnaker furlers are. Netflix spinnaker is an open source multicloud continuous delivery platform for releasing software changes with high velocity and confidence. Unfurled, an asymmetrical spinnaker is flown in the normal way. The kit comes with furler drum, torsion selden cx and selden gx are operated with an endless furling line running over a line driver drum.
Topdown furler gear anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Furling systems for code 0 and asymmetric spinnakers. You can watch the console to see how its getting along, but you can also check in on the pods themselves by opening a second console window and looking at the pods in the spinnaker namespace. Light weight the only piece added compared to a standard kf drum is the independent swivel on the top, which helps to keep the system light. The spinnaker furler now being offered by cdi finally delivers to the sailboat owner a reasonably priced system for handling a cruising spinnaker from the cockpit. I have a symmetric spinnaker already, has anyone had any joy in using this sail on a top down furling system or do you need to invest in asymmetric. All furling and unfurling operations can be handled. Spinnaker home page spinnaker is a novel computer architecture inspired by the working of the human brain. For the cruising sailor, the ability to claw upwind off a lee shore can be lifesaving. Never winch the system without first checking for jams or snarls.
Top eight misconceptions about code 0 sails articles. With this simple system, it is possible to use your existing asymmetric spinnaker. Facnor, furling systems gennaker code 0 furlers headsail furlers mainsail furlers facnor is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing furling systems, based on its expertise, more than 30 years experience and widely sold product. Cdi cruising asymmetrical spinnaker furler not available. Manufactured by ctech ltd ct snuffair is an innovative, inflatable, spinnaker retrieval system that replaces the solid bucket or hoop traditionally used with spinnaker socks. I recently received a quote from mack sails for an asymmetric cruising sail with a top down furling system for my 2017 jeanneau 419. The dx cooling system consists of single or multiple refrigeration circuits utilizing fixed and modulating scroll compressor technology affording the maximum in energy efficiency. We are now supplying the full range of karver ksf top down spinnaker furlers which make the deployment and retrieval of spinnakers, code zeros and cruising chutes pretty much childs play. The spinnaker is then wrapped around the luff rope much as a normal jib is furled around a rigid extrusion. Last year we installed a profurl top down furler using our 2nd best a3 which is pretty big, it took a day to install it on the boat and a day on the water to figure out how to furlunfurl keeping the lazy sheet out of the drum, now its a two person job in 15ish knts, and this season i can see it being a single handed delivery job. The cdi spinnaker furling system is intended to furl any asymmetric cruising spinnaker easily from the safety of the cockpit, however. Dec 02, 2015 netflix spinnaker is an open source multicloud continuous delivery platform for releasing software changes with high velocity and confidence. The top five reasons topdown spinnaker furlers are awesome.
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