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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Key features
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Furlex TD jib furling system. Furlex has been engineered and
manufactured by Seldén Mast since 1983 and gradually developed to improve function and reliability.
This manual is for the second version of Furlex TD, launched 2017 (304TD) and 2019 (204TD).
Maximized luff length
Tacking the sail at deck level allows for a longer luff length of your foresail. You will improve sailing perfor-
mance without compromising the convenience of the jib furlingsystem. The bow will also be less cluttered as
the line drum is hidden below the deck.
Load distributor in the tack swivel
The patented load distribution technology of the Furlex system distributes loads over the entire ball race.
This reduces friction, provides smoother furling and considerably reduces wear on the bearings.
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Key features
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1.2 What’s included?
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1.3 Main dimensions
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1.4 Safety precautions
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1.5 Sail measurements
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2 Assembly preparations
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2.1. Tools needed
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2.2 Mast attachment
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2.3 Hull attachment
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2.4 Location of the through-deck hole
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2.5 Calculating the length of the forestay wire 11
2.6 Calculating the length of the luff extrusion 12
3 Fitting the lower bearing assembly
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3.1 Fitting the through-deck fitting
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3.2 Fitting the lower bearing assembly
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3.3 Fitting the furling line
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3.4 Fitting brim halves and line guide
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4 Assembly of the luff extrusion
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4.1 Assembly of the luff extrusion
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4.2 Fitting the wire
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4.3 Fitting eye terminal to the swaged terminal 21
4.4 Fitting eye terminal to a rod forestay
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5 Rigging
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5.1 Fitting the Furlex to a stepped mast
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5.2 Fitting the Furlex to an un-stepped mast 23
5.3 Routing the furling line
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5.4 Fitting the stanchion blocks
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6 The Sail
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6.1 Adapting the sail to the Furlex system
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6.2 Adjusting the forestay length 2
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6.3 Check list
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6.4 Hoisting the sail
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6.5 Unfurling the sail
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6.6 Furling the sail
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6.7 Reefing the sail
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6.7 Furlex for racing
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7 Maintenance
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7.1 Inspection of the Furlex system
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7.2 Service
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7.3 Storage
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7.4 Dismantling
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7.5 Trouble shooting
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8 Spare parts and accessories
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8.1 Spare parts
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8.2 Toggles
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