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If the Furlex system is not fitted with a rigging screw, the forestay can be lengthened by fitting extra
toggles (See table 3.3.3). Several toggles are usually required to change the mast rake noticeably.
These can be fitted at the upper or lower end of the system. On a Furlex with an Ø 6 mm (1/4”)
forestay of the normal length (10600 mm) (34’9”), the masthead is moved 127 mm (5”) aft if the
forestay is lengthened using a standard toggle H=40 mm (1
1
/
2
”).
To shorten the Furlex system, the forestay wire and the luff extrusion must be shortened. See
Dismantling
, chap. 17 and
Assembly of the Furlex System
, chap. 4.
A Furlex 100 S with Ø 6 mm forestay can be retrofitted with a rigging screw. Contact your Furlex
dealer.
NOTE! Never shorten the system by removing the lower Furlex toggle.
(See Deck attachments, chap. 3.3).
14.2 Furlex without rigging screw