FURLING - Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Product Information
- Sizing
- Cloth/Construction Specification
- Delivery/Warranty
- Returns
ABOUT TOP DOWN FURLING ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKERS
"We got a Rolly Tasker MPS made for our Catalina 320 a few weeks back. We are very impressed with the Sail and with the customer service we received . Good to see old fashion quality business is still alive. I know where we buy our next sail. Thank you guys heaps — Reiner Gudd - Brisbane
“Got to use my new Spinnaker on my trip Mooloolaba to Gladstone and was very happy how easy to put up and down. I was really impressed with its performance we were making 5.4kts in 8kts of breeze" — Rowan Bunyard
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Also known as a GENNAKER OR MPS
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The perfect all-round spinnaker for the cruising sailor
-
Sizes available to suit all yachts
-
Built to our top end radial-cut specification
-
Easy to hoist and trim short handed
-
Highly competitive price
-
Choice of colour
SPECIFIC FURLING SPINNAKER FEATURES
- Optimised top-down furling sail design for ease of use while maximising sail area and downwind performance
- Extra finger head patch for furling loads at head
- Softer head reinforcing patch for easier furling
-
Colour coded leech and foot tapes + upgraded leech tape for furling loads
- Soft attach head and tack webbings for furling
- Velcro clew patch to avoid clew unfurling
This exciting new sail was developed to combine maximum downwind power with the ultimate ease in handling.
Those of you who already use our Code C reaching sail will know from experience how easy a specialised downwind furling sail is to deploy and retrieve when also combined with the correct furling gear.
So what’s the difference to the Code C?
Our new Furling Asymmetrical Spinnaker has up to 15 percent more area than the Code C and its design allows you to sail lower angles downwind – the same as a traditional running Asymmetrical Spinnaker which you can sail as low as 165 degrees.
Set when furled, this sail is perfect for short-handed use and simply unfurls and re-furls at ease when required. No more spinnaker poles or spinnaker socks required.
To have an asymmetric spinnaker that can be set while furled and then simply unfurled from the cockpit is an innovation for this kind of sail. Up until now, this would have traditionally been set from a sailbag on the foredeck or with a “snuffer”.
Top-Down Furling. Powerful but easy
To be able to sail deeper downwind with efficiency, the sail must be designed to be full in profile and to move the luff to the upwind side of the boat’s centreline, out from behind the mainsail. Such a sail would not be possible to furl on a traditional “bottom-up” furler. This works well on the Code C sail which has a straight luff similar to a Genoa, but the curved luff of the Asymmetrical Spinnaker cannot be furled in this way.
To overcome this problem, the sail is hoisted with an “artificial luff line”, known as a torsion or furling cable, which is a strong cable around which the sail is furled. More importantly, the cable transfers the furling impetus from the furler to the head of the sail, from where it is then effectively furled – from the top downwards – resulting in a controlled and safe furling manoeuvre.
Ready Made for Best Value
At Rolly Tasker Sails, we always strive to offer the very best value for your money. As with the Code C, we can best achieve this by offering ready-made Furling Asymmetrical Spinnakers in many different sizes, suitable for yachts from 30 to 50ft feet in overall length. These sails are made from high quality spinnaker nylon, carefully manufactured with details that are specifically designed for the top-down furling system. These include strong but highly flexible corner patches for a smoother furl, specialised soft head and tack attachments, strong leech tapes and much more to produce the ultimate specialised top-down furling spinnaker.
Optional furler kit can also be purchased above - for full details on the furler kit inclusions please CLICK HERE
SELECTING YOUR NEW TOP DOWN FURLING ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER
WHAT SIZE DO I REQUIRE?
The spinnaker furler must be attached to a strong point at the bow such as a bowsprit or anchor roller. The furler tack location needs about 250mm clearance all round for the furling drum and the straight line between the furling drum and spinnaker halyard must not be obstructed by bow rails.
The luff length is the deciding factor when choosing the right size Spinnaker. To get an accurate measurement, raise a tape measure up on the spinnaker halyard until it’s at the full hoist position and measure down to where you would like the tack of the spinnaker to be – we’ll call this measurement "A".
The luff length of the spinnaker AT Cable should be measurement "A" minus enough clearance from the furler and halyard which ranges from about 500-700mm depending on your furler model.
For example, if the A measurement is 14.00m then the AT cable length in the first column of the sizing chart should be 14.00 - 0.6m = 13.40m
In referring to the sizing chart below you will see that the correct sail to choose is our #6 Furler Asymmetrical Spinnaker which has a luff length of 13.25m.
We are here to help, so if you have any doubt then just email us or give us a ring.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
Our RTS Downwind Sails are constructed to the highest specification.
- Premium US Challenge Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth
- Full radial construction for increase strength and great sail shape
- Webbed on clew ring for easy attachment of sheets
- Extra finger head patch for furling loads at head
- Softer head reinforcing patch for easier furling
-
Colour coded leech and foot tapes + upgraded leech tape for furling loads
- Soft attach head and tack webbings for furling
- Large radial corner reinforcing
- UV stabilised thread throughout
- Large spinnaker bag
SAIL CLOTH
Our RTS Asymmetrical Spinnakers, Symmetrical Spinnakers and Code C’s are built from Premium US Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth from world renowned sailcloth supplier Challenge SailCloth.
Challenge Fibermax has been proven as one of the most durable Nylons in the world by famous sailing competitions such as the Volvo ocean Race, Clipper Challenge, Global Challenge and many more.
DELIVERY
Once we finalise your order with you, delivery is usually about 4 weeks, however it may vary depending on sail size and construction time. At the point of 'online checkout' for your order a freight charge will be calculated based on the median freight cost for Capital Cities and Major Regional Centres. Depending on your location there may be a variation in the actual freight cost, in this situation you will be notified of any adjustment to the cost of shipping your order.
OUR GUARANTEE: THE HIGHEST QUALITY AT THE BEST PRICE
Rolly Tasker Sails Australia guarantees to build your new sail to the highest quality using the latest 3D design software, premium US sail cloth and US, European or Australian sail hardware. With the largest state-of-the-art purpose built sail loft in the world our manufacturing efficiencies ensure that our prices are highly competitive, fully inclusive of local consultation and support, and delivery to your door.
Naturally all our sails come with our comprehensive Rolly Tasker Sails guarantee and warranty on workmanship and cloth.
WARRANTY
We warrant your new sails to be free from all defects in material, hardware and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. This excludes any damage from neglect, mishandling or UV damage. If you have any concerns with your new sails, be sure to contact us at your earliest opportunity.
SERVICE LOFTS
We also have local service lofts around Australia where we can service your sails if ever required. You can trust that Rolly Tasker Sails is here to support you for the life of your new sails.
Return Policy
- Due to the nature of our on-line products, our Downwind Sails can only be returned if there is a fault with the product
- All returns must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt. A copy of your online payment form will suffice.
- Merchandise must be in original packaging with all tags and stickers attached.
- Refunds will be granted by online banking transfer into your account within 7 days of receipt.
- Please note that Return Postage of your refund / exchange item is at your cost.
Product Information
ABOUT TOP DOWN FURLING ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKERS
"We got a Rolly Tasker MPS made for our Catalina 320 a few weeks back. We are very impressed with the Sail and with the customer service we received . Good to see old fashion quality business is still alive. I know where we buy our next sail. Thank you guys heaps — Reiner Gudd - Brisbane
“Got to use my new Spinnaker on my trip Mooloolaba to Gladstone and was very happy how easy to put up and down. I was really impressed with its performance we were making 5.4kts in 8kts of breeze" — Rowan Bunyard
-
Also known as a GENNAKER OR MPS
-
The perfect all-round spinnaker for the cruising sailor
-
Sizes available to suit all yachts
-
Built to our top end radial-cut specification
-
Easy to hoist and trim short handed
-
Highly competitive price
-
Choice of colour
SPECIFIC FURLING SPINNAKER FEATURES
- Optimised top-down furling sail design for ease of use while maximising sail area and downwind performance
- Extra finger head patch for furling loads at head
- Softer head reinforcing patch for easier furling
-
Colour coded leech and foot tapes + upgraded leech tape for furling loads
- Soft attach head and tack webbings for furling
- Velcro clew patch to avoid clew unfurling
This exciting new sail was developed to combine maximum downwind power with the ultimate ease in handling.
Those of you who already use our Code C reaching sail will know from experience how easy a specialised downwind furling sail is to deploy and retrieve when also combined with the correct furling gear.
So what’s the difference to the Code C?
Our new Furling Asymmetrical Spinnaker has up to 15 percent more area than the Code C and its design allows you to sail lower angles downwind – the same as a traditional running Asymmetrical Spinnaker which you can sail as low as 165 degrees.
Set when furled, this sail is perfect for short-handed use and simply unfurls and re-furls at ease when required. No more spinnaker poles or spinnaker socks required.
To have an asymmetric spinnaker that can be set while furled and then simply unfurled from the cockpit is an innovation for this kind of sail. Up until now, this would have traditionally been set from a sailbag on the foredeck or with a “snuffer”.
Top-Down Furling. Powerful but easy
To be able to sail deeper downwind with efficiency, the sail must be designed to be full in profile and to move the luff to the upwind side of the boat’s centreline, out from behind the mainsail. Such a sail would not be possible to furl on a traditional “bottom-up” furler. This works well on the Code C sail which has a straight luff similar to a Genoa, but the curved luff of the Asymmetrical Spinnaker cannot be furled in this way.
To overcome this problem, the sail is hoisted with an “artificial luff line”, known as a torsion or furling cable, which is a strong cable around which the sail is furled. More importantly, the cable transfers the furling impetus from the furler to the head of the sail, from where it is then effectively furled – from the top downwards – resulting in a controlled and safe furling manoeuvre.
Ready Made for Best Value
At Rolly Tasker Sails, we always strive to offer the very best value for your money. As with the Code C, we can best achieve this by offering ready-made Furling Asymmetrical Spinnakers in many different sizes, suitable for yachts from 30 to 50ft feet in overall length. These sails are made from high quality spinnaker nylon, carefully manufactured with details that are specifically designed for the top-down furling system. These include strong but highly flexible corner patches for a smoother furl, specialised soft head and tack attachments, strong leech tapes and much more to produce the ultimate specialised top-down furling spinnaker.
Optional furler kit can also be purchased above - for full details on the furler kit inclusions please CLICK HERE
Sizing
SELECTING YOUR NEW TOP DOWN FURLING ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER
WHAT SIZE DO I REQUIRE?
The spinnaker furler must be attached to a strong point at the bow such as a bowsprit or anchor roller. The furler tack location needs about 250mm clearance all round for the furling drum and the straight line between the furling drum and spinnaker halyard must not be obstructed by bow rails.
The luff length is the deciding factor when choosing the right size Spinnaker. To get an accurate measurement, raise a tape measure up on the spinnaker halyard until it’s at the full hoist position and measure down to where you would like the tack of the spinnaker to be – we’ll call this measurement "A".
The luff length of the spinnaker AT Cable should be measurement "A" minus enough clearance from the furler and halyard which ranges from about 500-700mm depending on your furler model.
For example, if the A measurement is 14.00m then the AT cable length in the first column of the sizing chart should be 14.00 - 0.6m = 13.40m
In referring to the sizing chart below you will see that the correct sail to choose is our #6 Furler Asymmetrical Spinnaker which has a luff length of 13.25m.
We are here to help, so if you have any doubt then just email us or give us a ring.
Cloth/Construction Specification
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
Our RTS Downwind Sails are constructed to the highest specification.
- Premium US Challenge Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth
- Full radial construction for increase strength and great sail shape
- Webbed on clew ring for easy attachment of sheets
- Extra finger head patch for furling loads at head
- Softer head reinforcing patch for easier furling
-
Colour coded leech and foot tapes + upgraded leech tape for furling loads
- Soft attach head and tack webbings for furling
- Large radial corner reinforcing
- UV stabilised thread throughout
- Large spinnaker bag
SAIL CLOTH
Our RTS Asymmetrical Spinnakers, Symmetrical Spinnakers and Code C’s are built from Premium US Fibermax Nylon Spinnaker Cloth from world renowned sailcloth supplier Challenge SailCloth.
Challenge Fibermax has been proven as one of the most durable Nylons in the world by famous sailing competitions such as the Volvo ocean Race, Clipper Challenge, Global Challenge and many more.
Delivery/Warranty
DELIVERY
Once we finalise your order with you, delivery is usually about 4 weeks, however it may vary depending on sail size and construction time. At the point of 'online checkout' for your order a freight charge will be calculated based on the median freight cost for Capital Cities and Major Regional Centres. Depending on your location there may be a variation in the actual freight cost, in this situation you will be notified of any adjustment to the cost of shipping your order.
OUR GUARANTEE: THE HIGHEST QUALITY AT THE BEST PRICE
Rolly Tasker Sails Australia guarantees to build your new sail to the highest quality using the latest 3D design software, premium US sail cloth and US, European or Australian sail hardware. With the largest state-of-the-art purpose built sail loft in the world our manufacturing efficiencies ensure that our prices are highly competitive, fully inclusive of local consultation and support, and delivery to your door.
Naturally all our sails come with our comprehensive Rolly Tasker Sails guarantee and warranty on workmanship and cloth.
WARRANTY
We warrant your new sails to be free from all defects in material, hardware and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. This excludes any damage from neglect, mishandling or UV damage. If you have any concerns with your new sails, be sure to contact us at your earliest opportunity.
SERVICE LOFTS
We also have local service lofts around Australia where we can service your sails if ever required. You can trust that Rolly Tasker Sails is here to support you for the life of your new sails.
Returns
Return Policy
- Due to the nature of our on-line products, our Downwind Sails can only be returned if there is a fault with the product
- All returns must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt. A copy of your online payment form will suffice.
- Merchandise must be in original packaging with all tags and stickers attached.
- Refunds will be granted by online banking transfer into your account within 7 days of receipt.
- Please note that Return Postage of your refund / exchange item is at your cost.