Single block FURL FIX®

low-frictionplain bearingmax. rope ø 12 mm

Product description
The ultracompact furling stanchion block FURL FIX® keeps running rigging off the deck with minimal friction and almost no maintenance. Two material versions are available and the unit is compatible with all furling systems, including Code Zero and gennaker furlers. Developed by a Danish sailor; manufactured in Denmark and Sweden.

Versions

• Glassfiber-reinforced UV-resistant nylon version: fits Ø25 mm stanchions; available in black and white.
• FURL FIX® STS: 316 A4 acid-resistant stainless steel; available for Ø25 mm and Ø32 mm stanchions.

Key features

• Compatible with all furling systems, Code Zero and gennaker furlers.
• Minimal friction design without ball bearings for near maintenance-free operation.
• Space-saving – protrudes only 2 cm from the outside of the stanchion.
• Improves safety and order on deck by keeping lines clear of the deck surface.
• Can be mounted singly or in pairs.
• Easy to clean and install.

Product details

• Available colours: black and white (nylon version).
• Nylon: fiberglass-reinforced, UV-resistant nylon.
• STS: 316 A4 acid-resistant stainless steel.
• Line capacity: up to Ø12 mm.
• Dimensions (nylon): 58 x 45 x 37 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 42 g.
• Dimensions (STS): 55 x 50 x 35 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 118 g.

How to mount
Remove the stanchion from its base. Pass the stanchion through the central hole of the FURL FIX® and tighten the grub/pinion screw – ready to use. Alternatively, loosen the lifelines and slide the unit down from the top of the stanchion.

Technical specifications

• Model / trade name: FURL FIX® (versions: Nylon and FURL FIX® STS).
• Materials: fiberglass-reinforced UV-resistant nylon; 316 A4 acid-resistant stainless steel (STS).
• Compatibility: all furling systems including Code Zero and gennaker furlers.
• Stanchion compatibility: Nylon version for Ø25 mm; STS available for Ø25 mm and Ø32 mm.
• Line capacity: up to Ø12 mm.
• Dimensions & weight: Nylon 58 x 45 x 37 mm / 42 g; STS 55 x 50 x 35 mm / 118 g.
• Projection from stanchion: approx. 2 cm.
• Maintenance: minimal due to design without ball bearings.
• Manufacture: developed in Denmark; manufactured in Denmark and Sweden.