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2.4 Top extrusions - length calculation
The Furlex luff extrusion consists of a number of shorter pieces. Starting from the bottom there is a 1000 mm
(39 3/8”) luff extrusion connected to the drum unit and extending up to the sail feeder. Then, from the sail
feeder and up there are a number of full length luff extrusions (L=2400 mm) and finally there is a top extrusion
that has to be cut to length to suite the actual forestay length.
Note! If the calculation gives a top extrusion length (D) that is shorter than 400 mm
(15 3/4”), the calculation must be reworked by exchanging one of the 2400 mm (94 1/2”)
extrusions with the uncut 2000 mm (78 47/64”) top extrusion. By doing so the top extrusion
will be cut from a 2400 mm (94 1/2”) length and its length will then exceed 400 mm
(15 3/4”). If the calculation gives a top extrusion length (D) that exceedes 2000 mm
(78 47/64”), the top extrusion must be cut from one of the 2400 mm (94 1/2”) extrusions. In
this case the 2000 mm (78 47/64”) extrusion will not be used.
Fig. 2.4.a
FL
= existing for
estay length
