185 Improved sail shape and boat control • Independent halyard and tack swivels furl sail center before head and tack for improved sail shape when reefed. • Lightweight aluminum halyard swivel saves weight aloft to reduce pitching and heeling. • Unit 3 uses a hard shackle. Units 4 through 6 lashed on with Spectra® line; patented system evenly distributes loads. • Lower unit’s compact size brings sail’s tack close to deck. Options • A hydraulic cylinder installed below unit adjusts headstay, keeps luff tension constant. This prevents halyard and tack attachments from overloading when the headstay is adjusted. Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers L.L.C. Spectra is a registered trademark of Honeywell International, Inc. STA-LOK is a registered trademark of STA-LOK Terminals. Fast hoists, douses, reefs, and sail changes • Precision-extruded, double-groove Air foils for smooth sail handling and fast sail changes. • Stainless steel feeder allows fast single- handed hoist and sail changes. Designed for easy installation • C-shaped open connectors with low-friction plastic isolators easily slip onto headstay wire and into foil. • Lower unit fits over existing turnbuckle allowing easy length adjustment. Harken toggle assembly accepts standard turn- buckle using swage, rod, Norseman, or STA-LOK® terminals. • Lower toggle assembly fixes at 90-degree intervals, accepts any chainplate direction. • Motor has no case drain line for easier installation; fewer hoses. Easy to maintain • Bearings require no lubrication or isolating seals. • Hardened steel gears and bearings in lower unit permanently lubricated in oil bath. • Fewer parts easier to assemble and service. Turnbuckle adjustment Foil connectors Emergency manual operation in case of power loss • Use supplied crank handle or cordless drill adapter, or use standard winch handle.
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