Description
The Wichard Profurl Opening Prefeeder 7485W is a sleek, stainless steel solution designed for fast, hassle-free headsail handling with racing foils and furling systems. It lets you open the luff rope guide to attach the sail without removing it from the groove, then close it for smooth, controlled hoisting. Simple, single-handed operation and easy installation make it a smart upgrade for performance sailing.
Wichard Profurl Opening Prefeeder - 7485W Item # 888582
Description
The Profurl Wichard Opening Prefeeder is the first opening luff rope prefeeder for racing foils and furling systems
Features:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Performance:
- Before re-hoisting, there is no need to remove the headsail from the luff grove
- Just open the prefeeder and close it around the luff tape
- Ease of use:
- Single handed operation by pushing on the spring
- In open position to re-attach the headsail luff tape
- To open simply push the spring with your thumb, the jaws will open automatically
- In closed position to guide perfectly the sail
- To close, squeeze the jaws together between thumb and fingers, until the spring re-engages
- Easy to install:
- Easy to install with a lashing or fixed to the forestay
- The prefeeder can be easily installed below any headsail foil or headsail reefing configuration
- In the closed position, it ensures a smooth and easy sail hoist
Note: imperial dimensions are approximate, the manufacturer built this product to metric specs.