Description

WICHARD Opening Genoa Ropes Guide
Category: Boats and equipment
Subcategory: Anchoring and mooring
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Enhance Your Sailboat´s Performance and Safety with the Wichard Opening Genoa Ropes Guide
Streamline your deck layout and gain unparalleled control over your furling lines with the masterfully engineered Wichard Opening Genoa Ropes Guide. Designed for the discerning sailor who demands reliability, efficiency, and safety, this essential piece of deck hardware is a significant upgrade for any sailboat equipped with a genoa furler. It eliminates common frustrations associated with line management, providing a smooth, low-friction path for your furling rope, protecting it from chafe and ensuring flawless operation when you need it most.
The true genius of the Wichard guide lies in its innovative opening mechanism. This feature is a game-changer, especially in challenging conditions. It permits rope insertion without disengaging the peak halyard (in case of derailment in a storm.) May be worked by hand. This means if your furling line ever jumps its track in heavy seas, you can quickly and safely secure it back into the guide without the dangerous and time-consuming task of re-threading the entire line from the end.
Key Benefits:
* Unmatched Safety in Heavy Weather: The ability to quickly re-seat a derailed furling line without complex procedures provides critical peace of mind and enhances safety for the entire crew.
* Effortless Line Management: The intuitive opening design allows for instant installation or removal of the rope, making rig adjustments and maintenance significantly faster and easier.
* Superior Rope Protection: Featuring a highly polished, smooth-cornered finish, the guide prevents abrasion and chafe, dramatically extending the life of your expensive furling lines.
* Optimized Performance: By ensuring a straight and friction-free lead, the guide allows your furling system to operate with minimal effort, whether furling or unfurling your genoa.
* Exceptional Durability: Forged to withstand the harshest marine environments, this guide offers outstanding resistance to corrosion, impact, and high loads, guaranteeing years of reliable service.
Main Features:
* Innovative opening gate for easy and secure rope insertion.
* Designed for simple, single-handed operation.
* A low-friction, highly polished surface ensures smooth rope travel.
* Secure and reliable locking system prevents accidental opening.
* Low-profile, snag-free design to maintain a clear and safe deck.
Guides
As a premier fairlead, the Wichard Opening Genoa Ropes Guide is expertly designed to direct your geno´s furling line from the drum back towards the cockpit. It can be strategically mounted on the stanchion or deck to maintain the optimal angle and tension, preventing the line from snagging on other equipment and ensuring a clean, efficient system. Its robust construction makes it an indispensable guide for managing high-load sailing lines.
Model 1:
* Maximum Rope Diameter: 12 mm (1/2″)
* Length (L): 65 mm
* Width (W): 18 mm
* Fasteners: 2×5 mm
* Working Load (WL): 800 kg
* Breaking Load (BL): 1500 kg
Model 2:
* Maximum Rope Diameter: 16 mm (5/8″)
* Length (L): 80 mm
* Width (W): 21 mm
* Fasteners: 2×6 mm
* Working Load (WL): 1200 kg
* Breaking Load (BL): 2500 kg