Plastimo 609S Winder

PLASTIMO 609S Winder: Effortless and Reliable Headsail Furling

Elevate your sailing experience with the PLASTIMO 609S Winder, a high-performance headsail furling system designed for ultimate reliability and ease of use on small keelboats and day sailers. Engineered by Plastimo, a name synonymous with marine quality, the 609S system transforms sail handling, making short-handed or single-handed sailing safer, simpler, and more enjoyable. Forget strenuous foredeck work and embrace precise, immediate control over your headsail directly from the safety of your cockpit. This robust furler is the perfect upgrade for sailors seeking efficiency and peace of mind on the water.

The core of the 609S is its exceptionally smooth and durable mechanism. The reefing drum features highly resistant stainless steel and Delrin® ball bearings. This advanced construction minimizes friction, ensuring that furling and unfurling your headsail is a fluid, low-effort action, even when the wind picks up. Complementing the drum, the halyard swivel features Torlon® and Delrin® ball bearings which enhances the overall performance and increases the mechanical resistance. This combination guarantees consistent, reliable rotation and long-lasting performance under the demanding loads of a working sail, reducing wear and extending the life of your equipment.

Designed with the practicalities of sailing in mind, the 609S incorporates innovative features for enhanced safety and functionality. The 609 drum cheeks swivel through 360°, ensuring safe manoeuvres through a smooth and regular feeding of the tiller rope. This clever design prevents line jams and ensures the furling line runs freely from any angle, providing dependable operation when you need it most. Furthermore, these cheeks protect the reefing drum efficiently and the round unobtrusive design, combined with recessed screws, allow the free running of the ropes. This snag-free profile maintains a clean foredeck and prevents sheets or other lines from catching, contributing to a safer sailing environment for you and your crew.

Attributes
* Headsail Furling Systems
* Reefing Systems
* Windlasses
* Sailing Hardware & Deck Equipment

Technical Specifications
* Max. headsail size: 25m²
* Drum sheet capacity: 13 m. Ø 6 mm