Facnor FX+ FAST Top-Down Thimble

The Thimble Top-Down FAST is designed for wide jaws and serves as a first-generation upgrade for FX+ furlers. It enables smooth top-down furling specifically for asymmetric spinnakers, enhancing sail control and performance.

Features:

• Provides top-down furling that allows the sail to furl smoothly from the head to the tack for better sail management
• Includes a free-rotating tack fitting to reduce twisting and improve handling during sailing
• Incorporates highly protected mechanisms that require no maintenance for long-lasting reliability
• Adapts existing inner jaw width furlers to support asymmetric spinnaker use without additional modifications
• Offers quick-release attachments designed for fast and secure installation in demanding conditions

FAST 900 Specifications:

• Model: FAST 900
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+900
• Jaw Width: 12 mm (15/32")
• Height: 65 mm (2 9/16")

FAST 1500 Specifications:

• Model: FAST 1500
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+1500
• Jaw Width: 15 mm (19/32")
• Height: 65 mm (2 9/16")

FAST 2500 Specifications:

• Model: FAST 2500
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+2500
• Jaw Width: 17.5 mm (11/16")
• Height: 82 mm (3 7/32")

FAST 4500 Specifications:

• Model: FAST 4500
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+4500
• Jaw Width: 19 mm (3/4")
• Height: 92 mm (3 5/8")

FAST XL 7000 Specifications:

• Model: FAST XL 7000
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+7000
• Jaw Width: 26 mm (1 1/32")
• Height: 119 mm (4 11/16")

FAST 9000 Standard Specifications:

• Model: FAST 9000 Standard
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+9000
• Jaw Width: 26 mm (1 1/32")
• Height: 142 mm (5 19/32")

FAST 9000 Racing Specifications:

• Model: FAST 9000 Racing
• FX+/FXT Model: FX+9000
• Jaw Width: 22 mm (7/8")
• Height: 142 mm (5 19/32")

Note: Dyneema strop not included for FAST 9000 Standard/Racing models.

Installation Instructions and User Guide (2.55 MB)