Round Sail Track Stops Round 0.50" dia. x 0.875" (13 x 22mm) When it's time to lower your sail you can rely on Davis' Round Sail Track Stop to hold your sail and its slides in place on the mast and boom. Large knurled wheels are released with ease. Made of heavy-duty, black anodized aluminum and marine garde nickel plated brass.

Flat/Small Sail Track Stops Flat/Small: 0.42 x 1 x 0.125" (11 x 25 x 3mm) When it's time to lower your sail you can rely on Davis' Flat Sail Track Stops to hold your sail and its slides in place on the mast and boom. Large knurled wheels are released with ease. Made of heavy-duty, black anodized aluminum and marine garde nickel plated brass. Flat stops come with lanyard holes.

Flat/Large Sail Track Stops Flat/Large: 0.75 x 1 x 0.125" (19 x 25 x 3mm) When it's time to lower your sail you can rely on Davis' Flat Sail Track Stops to hold your sail and its slides in place on the mast and boom. Large knurled wheels are released with ease. Made of heavy-duty, black anodized aluminum and marine garde nickel plated brass. Flat stops come with lanyard holes.

Yes, it's a cliché, and if you are a sailor, you've probably heard this play-on-words before. While none of us want to admit that we are growing older, I can attest that 99.9 percent of my sailing friends are part of the baby boom generation. Generationally, baby boomers are people born between 1946 – 1964. My husband Bob and I, who have been sailing for more than 30 years, are part of this demographic.   The Ancient Mariner   When global mariner Reese Palley, at age 82, wrote Call of the Ancient Mariner: Reese Palley's Guide to a Long Sailing Life he proclaimed that "sailing is the natural sport for the old, the best way to lengthen and improve your life, and the perfect antidote to a society that conspires to narrow senior horizons". His audience? The nearly one million recreational sailors over 60.   Although Palley is no longer with us (died at 93 years old in 2015), he was the perfect guy to speak about sailing and old age. His two circumnavigations around the earth happened in his 60th and 70th years. He was committed to helping sailors of all types successfully and safely sail into their golden years. He said sailing, as a natural sport, can improve the health of people in their later chapters of life.   Making your voyage a little more 'physically and mentally' user-friendly.   Is it a little tougher to 'tote that barge/lift that bail' and be the grinder in trimming the sails? It's a given that as our bodies age, our muscles and joints become less supple.   The flaw in the older mariner's psyche is the belief that we can do anything with Herculean strength. Bite the bullet. Admit that the aging process has produced some limitations. Stop being Captain Purist. Accept help. If you can't be the fastest at the winch anymore, install a powerwinch. Don't risk a back or shoulder injury.   Have navigation equipment that is easy on the eyes. This a nice way of saying to have GPS Plotters, Fish Finders, Weather Fax, and radar equipment with a text enlargement feature. Be sure that your night vision equipment has the ability for text enlargement. You can't call for help from your Marine radio if you can't read the channel numbers beyond 16.   Have several extra pairs of reading glasses and flashlights in every combing box, swag/gear bag, and bedside bunk compartment, both above deck and below. Have readers duck taped near your gauges. Keep those glasses handy for squinting at shore power pedestals.   We were caught up in two situations where the captain left the boat in daylight and returned in the dark. The hatch was locked with a combination lock and couldn't be read and opened without reading glasses and flashlight. Argh!   Have a pair of reading glasses attached to your First Aid Kit and emergency equipment. Include flares and fire extinguishers. You have to be able to read the dosage on your medication bottles, and possibly a crew member's, too. In life rafts that are prepacked, include a pair of your prescription glasses (and pet food if traveling with your pet).   Back to Basics vs. Safety Common Sense   While we focus here on sailors over 60, we think about going back to the ways of ancient mariners who navigated by the wind and the stars. A good friend learned to sail four decades ago by the seat of his pants. Friends sent him out in a small sailboat, at night, with no landmarks visible, and only the wind in the sails as his teacher.   Let's not be stupid. When it comes to safety, communication and navigation equipment are a must. The bulk of our sailing experience has been on the Great Lakes, and charter trips to the BVIs and St. Maarten. On one such adventure on Lake Michigan, a group of boats sailed together from Chicago to a harbor in Indiana - a four to six-hour trip. This was years ago before personal cellphones. When one of our solo skippers started out late and didn't arrive when she should have, we went into search mode. The marine police and Coast Guard were called.   She arrived safely after sailing into the wrong harbor, then correcting the error, and eventually finding us. She also had no working radio and no GPS or Loran. The stupidity award was given, and we pitched in and bought her a radio.   Enjoy the Ride   A successful voyage means getting from point A to point B in the safest possible way, all the while taking your time and enjoying the ride. No stress, no yelling, just you, the wind, and the waves.   Here's to hitting the high seas at any age. Wind in your hair- the hair that you have left – with crew you love. Fair winds. Smooth sailing.   Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3Happycampers.com  

US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing, released a book, “Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing.”   Written by the country's leading professional sailing instructors, the book helps beginning sailors gain confidence by using easy-to-understand text and graphics.   The book starts with a tour of a typical small sailboat, and explains the concepts of how sails harness the wind to move a boat through the water. The next step puts the sailor on board the boat and describes how to steer and adjust the sails to go in the right direction. The book wraps up with seamanship skills that make sailing safer and easier.   The foreword is written by renowned sailing commentator, historian and expert sailor Gary Jobson.   "For the first time aspirant sailing might seem intimidating, but thanks to Learn Sailing Right!, one can quickly understand the concepts thanks to simple diagrams and clear descriptions," Jobson writes. "This book gets right to the basics and serves as a practical guide and handy reference for the entire crew.”   The 64-page “Learn Sailing Right!” is now available online through the US Sailing store at http://store.ussailing.org. The cost of the book is $17.95 ($12.50 for US Sailing members).

Zeus™ 3S 12 Combo Multi-Function Sailing Display Radar Bundle HALO20+ 20" Radar Dome - No HDMI Video Outport Designed Just For Sailing The Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints, and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen.  The Zeus 3S 12” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for bluewater cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 12-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. The Zeus 3S series is the complete navigation solution for bluewater cruisers and regatta racers. With superfast processors, you can display up to 6 different information panels simultaneously, on the ultra-bright SolarMax IPS all-weather touchscreen, which is combined with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions.  These easy-to-use chartplotters include all of B & G’s unique and proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Super-Fast Processor For Immediate Response Enjoy exceptional situational awareness thanks to Zeus 3S’s high-performance processor. There’s plenty of processing power to run charts, radar, ForwardScan, and autopilot controls simultaneously without compromising on performance – giving you all the tools you need to enjoy the sailing, safe in the knowledge that you can monitor your surroundings.  Sail with confidence with B & G’s award-winning sailing features for cruising and racing, including; SailSteer, RacePanel, StartLine, Laylines, SailingTime, Advanced Windplot, and Weather routing with PredictWind integration. Unbeatable Clarity & Control A full multi-touch screen and dedicated keypad combined with our SolarMax HD IPS ultra-bright screen that supports multi gestures and wide viewing angles in bright sunlight provide full control and visibility from any angle, light, or weather conditions. Easy To Expand Your Network Just add power to enjoy  Zeus 3S as a versatile standalone chartplotter with first-rate navigation functions. However, for the best experience, it is easy to network your chartplotter with H5000, AutoPilot, ForwardScan, FLIR IP Cameras, NMEA2000 & 0183, plus the latest HALO & Broadband radars, for ultimate target detection, low power, instant on and weather modes. Built-in WiFi allows you to connect and mirror or control your  Zeus 3S screen from a Smartphone or Tablet. Features: The fastest/most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX IPS Screens Best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarised glasses Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: Halo Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000 and 0183, Integrated Pilot Control Full suite of sailing features: Sailsteer, PredictWind, RacePanel, LayLines, and SailingTime Up to 6-Way information panel split on the display Built-in Wi-Fi Connect with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots What's In The Box? Zeus³/3S 12 Sun Cover Power Cable, 4-Pin NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Edge Bezels NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Mounting Bracket NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Dash Mount Kit HALO20+ 20" Radar Dome The Ultimate Picture from a Smaller Dome. See Far And Near With One Compact Dome Perfect for wide mid-sized to large sailboats, HALO20+ comes in a compact 20-inch dome antenna and delivers high-quality short, mid, and long-range detection. Monitor two distance ranges at once in Dual Range mode so you can keep an eye on faraway weather cells while watching for collision hazards up close. HALO20+ radar’s pulse compression technology means no compromises in detection at either selected range, while beam sharpening provides enhanced separation between small or distant targets. The Best View To Avoid Collision HALO20+ radar does a full 360-degree sweep every second, thanks to its industry-first 60 RPM rotation at ranges up to 1.5 nautical miles. These ultra-fast updates give you an almost real-time view at close range, offering the ultimate view for collision avoidance of fast-moving targets.   Built-in VelocityTrack™ Doppler Technology VelocityTrack™ technology grants instant visual feedback on whether targets are coming towards you or moving away with color-coding approaching vessels for high visibility while de-emphasizing diverging targets, increasing situational awareness, and decreasing the risk of collision. HALO20+ radar automatically checks every target in range; there’s no need to manually select individual targets, and no limit to the number of targets on screen at one time. Ready Whenever You Are HALO20+ Radar wakes instantly from its low-power standby mode, delivering this high-speed radar coverage exactly where and when you require it. Even if your HALO20+ Radar is completely powered down, start-up only takes some seconds, not minutes like traditional pulse radar. Easy to Use Radar Harbour, offshore, weather and custom modes tune HALO20+ Radar’s advanced signal processing to help ensure that targets can be seen vividly – even in the toughest environmental conditions. Features: 36 nm range from a compact 20-inch dome Advanced pulse compression technology with beam sharpening Simultaneous Dual Range operation sees both far and near Ultra-fast 60 RPM operation at ranges up to 1.5 nm VelocityTrack™ Doppler technology to avoid collision Easy operation with the harbor, offshore, weather, and custom modes MARPA target tracking (up to 10 targets, 20 in dual range) Ready instantly from standby Low power consumption What's In The Box? 20" dome 20m cable (000-14549-001) Ethernet Adapter Cable (000-14552-001)

Zeus™ 3S 12 Combo Multi-Function Sailing Display - No HDMI Video Outport Designed Just For Sailing The Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints, and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen.  The Zeus 3S 12” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for bluewater cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 12-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. The Zeus 3S series is the complete navigation solution for bluewater cruisers and regatta racers. With superfast processors, you can display up to 6 different information panels simultaneously, on the ultra-bright SolarMax IPS all-weather touchscreen, which is combined with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions.  These easy-to-use chartplotters include all of B & G’s unique and proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Super-Fast Processor For Immediate Response Enjoy exceptional situational awareness thanks to Zeus 3S’s high-performance processor. There’s plenty of processing power to run charts, radar, ForwardScan, and autopilot controls simultaneously without compromising on performance – giving you all the tools you need to enjoy the sailing, safe in the knowledge that you can monitor your surroundings.  Sail with confidence with B & G’s award-winning sailing features for cruising and racing, including; SailSteer, RacePanel, StartLine, Laylines, SailingTime, Advanced Windplot, and Weather routing with PredictWind integration. Unbeatable Clarity & Control A full multi-touch screen and dedicated keypad combined with our SolarMax HD IPS ultra-bright screen that supports multi gestures and wide viewing angles in bright sunlight provide full control and visibility from any angle, light, or weather conditions. Easy To Expand Your Network Just add power to enjoy  Zeus 3S as a versatile standalone chartplotter with first-rate navigation functions. However, for the best experience, it is easy to network your chartplotter with H5000, AutoPilot, ForwardScan, FLIR IP Cameras, NMEA2000 & 0183, plus the latest HALO & Broadband radars, for ultimate target detection, low power, instant on and weather modes. Built-in WiFi allows you to connect and mirror or control your  Zeus 3S screen from a Smartphone or Tablet. Features: The fastest/most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX IPS Screens Best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarised glasses Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: Halo Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000 and 0183, Integrated Pilot Control Full suite of sailing features: Sailsteer, PredictWind, RacePanel, LayLines, and SailingTime Up to 6-Way information panel split on the display Built-in Wi-Fi Connect with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots What's In The Box? Zeus³/3S 12 Sun Cover Power Cable, 4-Pin NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Edge Bezels NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Mounting Bracket NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Dash Mount Kit

By Kitty Martin   A 43-year-old sailor from Wailuku, Hawai'i, was rescued last month, after his 30-foot trimaran began taking on water 230 miles off the coast of Maui. The sailor notified U.S. Coast Guard rescue coordinators and activated his EPIRB after the starboard bow broke off, and the center hull began taking on water as the result of a puncture. The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, which celebrates 50 years of operation in 2008, played a crucial role in helping save the man. Amver is a global, computer-based, ship-reporting system sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard. The voluntary program is used worldwide by search-and-rescue authorities to arrange assistance for people in distress at sea. Citing privacy rules, the Coast Guard doesn't release survivors' names, but it reports that the Amver-participating merchant ship CS Victory took the uninjured sailor to its next port of call, Japan, where U.S. Embassy personnel assisted his return to Hawai'i. The majority of vessels in the Amver program are commercial ships, but private vessels, both power and sail, may also participate. "As long as a boat is capable of rescuing a person, they're eligible," says Benjamin Strong, director of marketing for Amver. In a multi-agency response, the Coast Guard diverted a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion along with the U.S.C.G. Cutter Galveston to assist the sailor on the trimaran. But it was the 585-foot, Panamanian-flagged Victory that arrived on scene first and rescued him within six hours of the initial notification. The advancement of technology has certainly changed the way Amver operates since its inception in 1957. "In the beginning, the program was limited to the North Atlantic," says Strong. "And participating vessels used to communicate by sending Morse code. But now we've expanded worldwide, and everything is done by e-mail." The Amver system rescued 333 lives in 2006 and 450 people were saved in 2007. "By far, the best way for boaters in distress to notify authorities of their position is by activating their EPIRB," says Benjamin. "And make sure it's registered before you leave." With Amver, rescue coordinators can identify participating ships in the area of distress and divert the best-suited boat or boats to respond. Prior to sailing, participating vessels send a sail plan to the Amver computer center. Vessels then report every 48 hours until arriving at their port of call. On any given day, there are more than 3,200 ships available to carry out search-and-rescue services.    

FX+1500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 10 to 12m (30 to 40 ft.) Code sail surface of 60m²/ 646ft² maximum (max 20m² / 215ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+1500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+900/1500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional FRX900/1500 2-to-1 friction ring as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI1500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Optimize the investment by converting the furlers for use with the asymmetric spinnaker; just add a FAST top-down thimble Specifications: Weight: 0.98 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 30'-40' Code Sail Area (m²): 60,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 646,00 Staysail Area (m²): 20,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 215,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 1,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 109,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 1500 top-down thimble.

FX+2500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 12 to 14m (40 to 45 ft.) Code sail surface of 100m²/ 1076ft² maximum (max 30m² / 322ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+2500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+2500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB2500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI2500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 1.68 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 40'-45' Code Sail Area (m²): 100,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1076,00 Staysail Area (m²): 30,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 322,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 2,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 149,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 2500 top-down thimble.

FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42 to 55 ft.) Code sail surface of 140m² maximum (1500ft²) (max 50m² / 538ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+4500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 2.40 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 42'-55' Code Sail Area (m²): 140,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1500,00 Staysail Area (m²): 50,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 538,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 4,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 169,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 4500 top-down thimble.

FX+7000 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 16 to 20m (55 to 70 ft.) Code sail surface of 250m² maximum (2690ft²) (max 70m² / 753ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+7000 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+7000 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB7000 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI7000 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 23.44 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 55'-70' Code Sail Area (m²): 250,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 2690,00 Staysail Area (m²): 70,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 753,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 7,00 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 199,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 7000 top-down thimble.

 Zeus™ 3S 9 - 9" Multi-Function Sailing Display Designed just for sailing, the Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need, when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen. The Zeus 3S 9” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for blue water cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 9-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Features: Zeus 3S 9The fastest / most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX™ HD IPS Screen - best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarized glasses Full suite of sailing features: SailSteer, Start Line, RacePanel, LayLines, SailingTime and PredictWind Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: H5000, HALO® Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000® and 0183 Built in Wi-Fi connects with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots Touchscreen and keypad controls

Series 19 I-Beam Car - Adjustable Track Stop - Spring Loaded - 25mm(1") Track Fastenings: To suit 5mm(3/16") countersunk fasteners at 100mm(3-15/16") centres. Stop Holes: - 50mm (1-31/32") centres. Track is supplied with RC7250-INS insulating inserts to eliminate corrosion between track and fasteners Minimum Curve Radius For 51mm(2") car Min horizontal 'A' curve radius = 400mm (15-3/4"). Min horizontal 'B' curve radius = 400mm (15-3/4"). For 86mm (3-3/8") car Min horizontal 'A' curve radius = 1200mm (47-1/4"). Min horizontal 'B' curve radius = not suitable. For 105mm (4-3/16") car Min horizontal 'A' curve radius = 400mm (15-3/4"). Min horizontal 'B' curve radius = not suitable. Applications: Mainsheet and self-tacking jib travellers on dinghies and catamarans Mainsheet systems on boats to 9M (28') Materials: Stainless body & plunger

Zeus™ 3S 16 - 16" Multi-Function Sailing Display  Designed just for sailing, the Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need, when you need it. Easy-to-use, the  Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen. The Zeus 3S 16” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for blue water cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 16-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Product - Key Features: Zeus 3S 16 The fastest / most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX™ HD IPS Screen - best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarized glasses Full suite of sailing features: SailSteer, Start Line, RacePanel, LayLines, SailingTime and PredictWind Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: H5000, HALO® Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000® and 0183 Built in Wi-Fi connects with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots Touchscreen and keypad controls