Manufacturer part #: 545-018-10
| Model | Art. no. Basic Kit | Drum Size Ø | Safe Working Load | Max Suggested Sail Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 7.5 | 545-018-10 | 4 1/8 in 105 mm |
1687 lb 7.5 kN |
538 f2 50 m2 |
| GX 10 | 545-118-10 | 4 3/4 in 121 mm |
2250 lb 10 kN |
861 f2 80 m2 |
| GX 15 | 545-218-10 | 5 7/8 in 149 mm |
3374 lb 15 kN |
1238 f2 115 m2 |
Manufacturer part #: 545-018-10
SELDÉN GX is all about enjoyment!
For every sailor who is thrilled by boat speed in combination with fast and easy sail handling, Selden GX is a new extra member of the crew. Unfurling an asymmetric spinnaker will give you instant gratification in terms of sailing performance and true sailing pleasure.
For cruising
In light winds you can have the furled sail hoisted, ready for action. Once you are off the wind you simply release the furling line and pull on the sheet and the asymmetric spinnaker unfurls while you remain in the safety of the cockpit. You can enjoy this type of sail from about 70° apparent wind angle and when sailing dead down wind you pole it out to windward, preferably with a telescopic whisker pole. So, with a jib and an asymmetric spinnaker your performance is optimized for all wind angles. At the end of the day the furled sail is a neat, tight roll which is simple to bag and stows easily.
For racing
An asymmetric spinnaker with a mid girth of minimum 75% of the foot length measures as a regular down wind sail. This means you can combine it with your regular spinnakers without penalty within the ORCi and IRC rules. Just imagine what difference this will make to your sailing performance in the borderland between jib and spinnaker. A real game changer!
Top-down-furling
The sail is attached to the freely rotating tack swivel on the drum and to the halyard swivel while the luff is free flying. A rigid anti-torsion line connects the drum and the halyard swivel. When turning the drum the anti-torsion line makes the top of the sail furl first, while the tack is independent on its swivel. This makes for a tightly furled sail from top to bottom.
Features
- All structural parts are made of high-strength duplex stainless
steel which has 50% higher breaking load than 316 stainless steel. This means less material and lower weight - Glass fibre/PA composite for strength and low weight
- Metal "teeth" make for a good grip on the line when furling the sail
- The sail is attached with a Dyneema® loop surrounding the tack swivel (1)
- A narrow line guide fitting leads the line on to the line driver and gives a good grip (2)
- A wedge shaped line stripper separates the rope from the line driver when unfurling the sail. This allows the line driver to spin freely (3)
- Snap shackel is standard. Snap shackel with lead eye (shown above) is optional. Reduced articulation makes it easier to connect the furler to the bow of the boat or to a bow sprit (4)
- Impact resistant composite cover around the line driver keeps the line in order and prevents damage to the boat when handling the system on the foredeck (5)
- The furling line is endless and runs over a line driver, as already used on the popular Selden CX furlers (6)
- Tack swivel with Torlon® ball bearings (7)
- Halyard swivel's sealed steel bearings (8)
- Unique rubber fender prevents abrasion to the mast (9)
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