Ronstan Series 280 Top Down Adapter

Series 280, Convert Standard Furler to Top Down for Loose Luffed Sails

Top-down adapter. The Series 280 Furler feature a top-down adapter rather than a dedicated top-down furler. This arrangement provides greater flexibility with code sails and asymmetrics. The adapter can be left on the asymmetric sail when it is stowed, allowing the furler to remain on deck to be used with other sails.

Features

• A new level of simplicity, safety and speed for handling of soft luff sails such as asymmetric spinnakers and gennakers.

• Series 80, 120 & 160 dedicated top-down furlers.

• Series 200 & 280 top-down adapters.

• Full dimensioned technical drawings and user instructions can be found under the Support Top-down adapter for greater flexibility

Product Information 

ADVANCED DRUM TECHNOLOGY
The range matches drum diameters to load ratings providing the optimum balance between speed and ease of furling. Drums incorporate a machined groove profile and cross-hole geometry to grip the furling line securely. When deploying the sail the continuous furling line self-ejects from the grip zone, remaining stationary for smoother, safer operation with minimum rope wear. A PTFE perimeter strip ensures the unloaded furling line can’t fall from the drum or become snagged.

MAINTENANCE FREE BEARING SYSTEM
Furlers and top swivels feature a factory sealed, maintenance free bearing. Roller bearing sets run on hardened races for smooth high load performance.

EASY CONTINUOUS LINE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
The continuous furling line is easily fitted and removed from the furler, so it can be left on deck when the sail and furler are stowed below.

SECURE & FLEXIBLE ATTACHMENT OPTIONS
Furlers and top swivels have retained clevis pins and top swivels have a snag-free low profile shackle pin head. Attachment options include quick release pins, high resistance shackles, snap shackles, fairleads and torsion rope thimbles. The furling line guide can be adjusted to suit either 0° or 90° attachment, as required to match the take-off alignment and deck layout.

ROTATION STOP ACCESSORY
A compact rotation stop can be added to compatible models of furlers to ensure inadvertent unfurling of the sail doesn’t occur. The rotation stop is simply installed on the underside of the furler and can be locked out when in use, or in when the sail is furled or stowed.