Selden Furlex 204E Headsail Electric Furler System

Selden's electric Furlex, with its attractive combination of aluminium, composite and stainless steel, adds more than a touch of style to any yacht. The smooth lines are not only pleasing to the eye, they also make Furlex very durable and easy on the sail and on the sailor.

Furlex VR Super Store Disclaimer (UK customers only - for overseas purchases please contact your local Selden dealer): 

The Virtual Rigger team strongly advises that when purchasing a Selden Furlex system you seek initial clarification from the VR Super Store to ensure that the Furlex is suitable for your yacht. The Selden Furlex system has been designed to be self-built - fitting and installation of the Furlex system is the responsibility of the purchaser. Please read thoroughly the included (and downloadable) manual for full safety procedures and instructions. 

Electric and Electric Upgrades will require supplementary items unless already fitted - please see Features for further information. 

All Furlex packs are standard - please contact the VR Super Store if you require the 'Extended' pack for a quote and availability. 

For expert rigging advice or onsite Rigger Service please contact the VR Support Crew via sales@v-rigger.com or call +44 (0)1753 681941. NOTE: Due to abnormal length, all Furlex purchases will require a specialist courier - Virtual Rigger reserves the right to add any additional charges for dispatching.

Furlex electric is intended only for sail furling purposes together with Seldén furling profiles, controlled by Seldén’s 42V motor drive system. The installation should be done by a person with marine installations skills.

Furlex Electric is available as a complete kit for both on-deck and through-deck installation.

The electric system is also available as an upgrade of an existing Furlex by replacing the furling line, drum and line guard assembly with the Furlex Electric Motor unit and related parts in the Furlex Electric Retrofit pack.

Low power consumption - High efficiency throughout the electric power and control system. A “sleep mode” is activated to save power when not in operation.

Powerful enough, but with precise torque limitation - The electric motor has a computerised controller that monitors the current draw precisely. As soon as it reaches a pre-set level it cuts out quickly enough to avoid damage to components. The torque level is programmed into a memory chip so that each size of Furlex Electric has the correct setting.

Resistant to the marine environment - Furlex Electric has an outer cover made of an impact- and UV- resistant composite polymer. The worm gear is enclosed in a corrosion resistant aluminum housing. The electric motor has its own housing which is completely sealed and individually pressure tested before delivery.

Two speed operation - A double control button makes it possible to operate the furler with great precision in the low speed mode. By pushing both buttons at the same time, high speed is activated.

Locks in both directions - The worm gear is self-locking (40:1) in both directions, which means that the sail can be furled from either the starboard, or the port side of the boat.

Emergency operation - The worm gear has a 1⁄2” socket that can be reached from the starboard side. Seldén’s emergency line driver is included in the delivery kit.

Compact size - minimised weight and dimensions - The electric motor is compact, still giving enough power. This is made possible by raising the voltage up to 42V. Keeping weight and the dimensions in focus during the design has resulted in a small unit.

The Furlex system consists of a basic pack with drum unit, halyard swivel, sail feeder, bearing halves, top guard and furling rope. Also included is a foil pack with luff extrusions, distance tubes, connectors and a complete forestay. The top is already fitted with a swage eye, and the kit includes your chosen Sta-Lok bottom fitting (Eye or Adjuster)

Features:

• Furlex 204E Standard basic pack includes:
  • Halyard Swivel
  • Lower Swivel
  • Motor Unit
  • Protect Hose Diameter 30mm
  • Clip
  • Emergency Line Drive
  • Top Bearing Assembly
  • Bearing Plug Forward
  • Bearing Plug Aft
  • Sailfeeder Assembly
  • Deck Gland Kit
  • Locking Adhesive
  • Halyard U-Lead Kit
  • Prefeeder Pack
  • Lubricating Grease
  • Torx Bit Set
  • Connection Box/ Cable Glands 
  • Manual
• ​Foil pack includes:
  • Luff extrusions
  • Distance tubes
  • Joining sleeves
  • Connecting plates
• ​Sta-Lok bottom fitting option either:
  • Eye 
  • or Adjuster
• ​Wire Diameter: 6-8mm
• Furlex Length: 10.55 - 17.75m
• To successfully install, the following are essential requirements (unless already fitted) - please read the Selden Power Supply Information Manual:
  • Selden PSU Boat Start Pack
  • Selden MCU Drive Unit Control Pack

(Not included with the standard pack) - The Extended pack also includes: Halyard leads, stanchion blocks, pre-feeder pack and Torx bit set (these can be purchased seperately via the VR Super Store team - please contact on 01753 681941 or sales@v-rigger.com)

• Selden 204E & 304E Furlex Supplementary Manual
• Selden Furlex Electric Information Sheets
• Selden Product Information Manual - 104S - 404S
• Manual and Spare Parts List - 204S & 304S
• Selden Power Supply Information Manual

Installing an electric Furlex - see below for detailed videos from Selden