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Schaefer Headsail Furing Information Guide

System SnapFurl for Boats 16' to 24' (4.9 - 8.5m)

Schaefer's smallest over-the-headstay systems utilizes Torlon™ bearing races, composite torque tube and two-piece snap together interlocking high-grade PVC extrusion. Light weight, high strength and smooth operation makes installation a snap.

System Length:	31.1' (9.5m)
Extrusions:	one length, single groove accepts #5 luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™ (30 in double race upper swivel 1/4 (6mm) (40) in double race drum.
Drum Design:	Open, 2" (51mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	25' (7.6m) 1/4" (6mm), 19' (5.8m) 5/16" (8mm)
Shipping Wt.*	CF-500 15.7 lbs.
* includes box and packing material
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System SnapFurl CF-700 for Boats 24' to 28' (7.3-8.5m)

The newest SnapFurl uses the snap over-the-headstay, interlocking extrusion system. It requires no headstay modifications. Schaefer quality engineering utilizes Torlon™ bearings, machined aluminum torque tube and drum plates.

System Length:	38' (11.6m)
Extrusions:	one length, single groove accepts #6 luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™, (32 each) (9.5mm) Torlon (32 each) upper swivel
Drum Design:	Open, 3" (76mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	40' (12.2m) 1/4" (6mm), 30' (9.1m) 5/16" (8mm)
Shipping Wt.*	CF-700 32 lbs.
* includes box and packing material
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System 750 for Boats 20' to 28' (6.1 - 8.5m)

System 750, our smallest all metal furler, is an excellent first step into smooth and reliable furling/reefing. Round, single groove extrusions provide a quick and easy roll. Optional fairlead arm with mounted bullseye provides an excellent lead for boats without bow pulpits.

System Length:	35' 11 1/4" (115m) provided system length
Extrusions:	(5) 6' (2m) round, single groove accepts #6 (3/16", 5mm) luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™ (38 in double race upper swivel, 18 in single race drum.
Drum Design:	Open, 2" (51mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	40' (12.2m) 1/4" (6mm), 30' (9.1m) 5/16" (8mm)
Shipping Wt.*	14 lbs. (6.5kg) packaged furler, 23 lbs. (10.5kg) packaged extrusions
* includes box and packing material
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System 1100 for Boats 27' to 31' (8.2 - 9.5m)

Built-in options in System 1100 allows for performance sailing, racing or cruising. Open, split drum makes conversion to full hoist headsails a snap. Round, twin groove extrusions allow for easy sail changes, or carrying dual "wing-on-wing" headsails downwind.

System Length:	43' (13m) provided system length
Extrusions:	(6) 6' (2m) round, twin groove accepts #6 (3/16", 5mm) luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™ (38 in double race upper swivel, 38 in double race drum.
Drum Design:	Open/split 3 1/8" (79mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	50' (15.3m) 1/4" (6mm), 38' (11.6m) 5/6" (8mm)
Shipping Wt.*	25lbs. (12kg) packaged furler, 36 lbs. (17kg) packaged extrusions
* includes box and packing material
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System 2100 for Boats 30' to 42' (9.1 - 12.8m)

Designed to perform, built to last, System 2100 builds upon our 1100 System features with a robust bearing package for low friction, low maintenance furling for larger cruising boats. The 126 tough Torlon™ bearings ride in specially shaped round races for maximum contact area, and require no lubrication.

System Length:	49' 3" (15m) provided system length
Extrusions:	(7) 6' (2m) round, twin groove accepts #6 (3/16", 5mm) luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™ (63 in triple race upper swivel, 63 in triple race drum.
Drum Design:	Open/split 3 1/2" (89mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	70' (21.4m) 5/16" (8mm), 50' (15.2m) 7/16" (12mm)
Shipping Wt.*	28 lbs. (13kg) packaged furler, 38 lbs. (18kg) packaged extrusions
* includes box and packing material
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System 3100 for Boats 41' to 55' (12.5 - 16.8m)

The large diameter drum in System 3100 increases the power to reef large headsails in heavy winds. Low-friction bearing inserts eliminate metal-to-metal headstay contact for less noise and easier turning. Stainless heli-coil inserts insure that you'll be able to take the furler apart, even after years on salt water.

System Length:	64' 7 1/2" (19.7m) provided system length
Extrusions:	(8) 7' (2.13m) round, twin groove accepts #6 (3/16", 5mm) luff tape
Bearings:	3/8" (9.5mm) Torlon™ (75 in triple race upper swivel 75 in triple race drum.
Drum Design:	Open/split 4 3/8" (111mm) dia.
Line Capacity:	90' (27.4m) 3/8" (10mm), 65' (19.8m) 7/16" (12mm)
Shipping Wt.*	43 lbs. (20kg) packaged furler, 67 lbs. (31kg) packaged extrusions
* includes box and packing material
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System 4100 for Boats 54' to 65' (16.5 - 19.8m)

Our largest furler, System 4100 has the engineered-in strength to handle very heavy furling loads. Huge, 1/2" Torlon™ bearings are combined with a powerful, large diameter drum to provide efficient, rugged furling for the largest headsails. This tough,winchable design is an affordable alternative to the high costs associated with hydraulic or electric systems.

System Length:	78' 9 1/4" (24m) provided system length
Extrusions:	(10) 7' (2.13m) round, twin groove accepts #6 (3/16", 5mm) luff tape
Bearings:	1/2" (13mm) Torlon™ (78 in triple race upper swivel 60 in triple race drum.
Drum Design:	Open/split 6" dia.
Line Capacity:	130' (39.6m) 7/16" (12mm), 98' (29.9m) 1/2" (13mm)
Shipping Wt.*	72 lbs. (33kg) packaged furler, 65lbs. (30kg), and 20 lbs. (10kg) packed extrusions
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