Discover the SPINEX, the new solution to furl and unfurl asymmetric spinnakers.
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.
We recommend our sailing trainings or an individual training on board of your yacht to learn handling the sail
For further information, dimensions, technical data and options please refer to the product catalogue
ADVANTAGES TO USING SPINEX
SAIL BEARING TECHNOLOGY: EFFICIENT, RELIABLE FURLING
Problem: Because asymmetric spinnaker cloth is both light and fragile, the anti-twist cable has a tendency to damage it. Also, the cable spins faster than the sail during furling which means the latter sometimes jams.
Profurl solution: A PVC Soft Sleeve that spin freely around the anti-twist cable in order to protect the sail from the cable. Sail Bearing Technology allows you to:
A COMPLETE SYSTEM READY TO USE
MULTI-PURPOSE and adaptable
OTHER ADVANTAGES:
Model | SPINEX 0.9 | SPINEX 1.5 | SPINEX 2.5 | SPINEX 4.0 |
Boat length (ca.) |
up to 8 m | up to 10 m | up to 12 m | up to 15 m |
Sail area |
up to 60 m2 | up to 100 m2 | bis 530 m2 | up to 230 m2 |
Working load max. | 900 kg | 1500 kg | 2500 kg | 5000 kg |
Spool diameter |
120 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm | 220 mm |
Upper Terminal | Clevis pin snap shakle | |||
Lower terminal | D shakle | |||
∅ Anti-twist cable |
9 mm | 11 mm | 13 mm | 15 mm |
Cable lenght delivered as standard | 14 m | 17 m | 20 m | 25 m |
Weight of cables and sleeve/m | 0,160 kg | 0,210 kg | 0,275 kg | 0,345 kg |