New PROFURL Furling Systems: The Best of our Technology for all our Customers. Racing Systems: Performance & Ease of Use for 6 to 20 m boats

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1 Racing Systems: Performance & Ease of Use for 6 to 20 m boats New PROFURL Furling Systems: The Best of our Technology for all our Customers Cruising Systems: Strength & Security for 5 to 26 m boats

2 Cruising Systems: Security and Ease of Use C260 Boat length: 5-8m Max. forestay Ø: 5mm C290 Boat length: 7-10m Max. forestay Ø: 6.35mm C320 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 7mm C350 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 8mm C420 Boat length: 13-15m Max. forestay Ø: 10mm Self-contained halyard furling system New Furling Systems for all Sailing Programs After 20 years of experience gained through the collaboration with top sailors and after equipping thousands of yachts, PROFURL is proud to introduce TWO new furling system ranges. The Cruising systems are dedicated to 5 to 26 meters boats and offer the sailors security and strength for a longer life. The Racing furling systems will bring performance as well as ease of use thanks to some innovations like the opening luff rope prefeeder. With its black and airfoil extrusion, the Racing systems have been especially designed for the racing-cruising sailors.

3 C430 Boat length: 14-16m Max. forestay Ø: 12.7mm *: release in **: removable drum version: release in 2006 C480* Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 14.3mm C520** Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 16mm C530** Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 19mm Racing Systems: Performance and Ease of Use R250 Boat length: 6-9m Max. forestay Ø: 6.35mm R350 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 8mm R420 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 10mm R430 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 11.1/rod-30 R480 Boat length: m Max. forestay Ø: 12.7/rod-40

4 NOUVEAU NOUVEAU NEU NEU NEU NEU Wrap stop (patented) Prevents halyard wraps. Fixed to the top of the stay, the wrap stop eliminates the needs for a halyard fairlead, and reduces potential halyard chafe. The wrap stop also prevents unnecessary horizontal pressure on the top swivel, which could generate bearing fatigue. Extrusions : Optimum Strength to Weight Ratio PROFURL extrusions are made lighter and stronger by the use of special alloy (6106) and by design incorporating longitudinal ribs offering the best strength/weight ratio of the market. Optimum torque resistance along the entire foil length and the total absence of play at the junctions avoid any possibility of twist whilst reefing. The foil shape is specifically designed for uniform rigidity aerodynamic performance and smooth even rotation. New Luff Rope Feeder The new luff rope feeder for a smoother and easier sail hoist by one crew member. Manufactured from highly resistant stainless steel, the design eliminates any possible damage to the sail. The luff rope feeder can be installed or removed without any tool. Delivered as a standard on all models but C260 and C290. New Opening Luff Rope Prefeeder The first opening luff rope prefeeder of its kind is the the perfect illustration of the Wichard know-how. In the closed position it guides the sail perfectly. When re-hoisting the sail, just open the prefeeder and close it around the luff without having to remove the headsail. Delivered as a standard on Racing systems and an optional extra on Cruising models. New Swiveling Attachment Device By replacing head and tack shackles, this new device enables to attach the sail quickly and to furl it perfectly without any distortion. Thanks to the captive pin, the headsail can be easily and quickly installed. Delivered as a standard on Racing systems and an optional extra on Cruising models.

5 The Ball Bearings: The Heart of the Furling System PROFURL utilizes high strength 100 C6 carbon steel bearings to carry the loads of the sail. These bearings are sealed in a grease bath, which has proven to be the most successful design for reefing systems. It also provides an unequalled strength to weigth ratio. The use of special waterproof grease and the PROFURL unique greasing process efficiently lubricate the system for its entire life. Watertightness is achieved by the use of two double lip seals, one above and one below each ball bearing. These seals prevent foreign bodies such as salt, sand and dust from entering the bearing mechanism. Water is also prevented from entering the bearing system. New Removable Drum (on all models but C260, C290 and C700) Resistance : Made of high impact plastic (similar to car bumpers), the drum can withstand tremendous impact (e.g. anchor bumps, collision...) and is resistant to UV and corrosion. Ease of use : The double cage arms (PROFURL exclusivity) prevents the furling line jumping off the drum: they allow the furling line to jump back onto the drum, by simply pulling on the line. Removable : By removing the drum and the double drum guard, the headsail can be hoisted and set as if on a racing foil. NOUVEAU NEU NEU New Stainless Steel Locking Devices For boats aimed at an intensive use or those used on charter catamaran, old gaffers and those installed below the deck, PROFURL delivers specific stainless steel locking devices instead of the standard ones.

6 Cruising Furling Systems Cruising System C260 C290 C320 C350 C420 C430 C480 C520 C530 C700 Self contained halyard Halyard swivel systems On demand Max. forestay Ø (mm) 5 6, ,7 14, ,4 Clevis pin Ø (mm) NA Furling standard length (m) 8, NA Extrusion length (m) NA Weigth / meter (Kg) 0,408 0,577 0,600 0,759 0,686 0,865 1,200 1,460 2,800 NA Removable drum No No * ** ** No Luff rope feeder No No Double luff groove No No Luff line Ø (mm) 5 6 Luff rope prefeeder No Option Swiveling attachment device No Option Long link plates No Option Turnbuckle cylinder No Option Stainless steel locking devices No Option Warranty 10 year warranty *: release in **: removable drum version: release in 2006 Boat Length (meter) Model Max. forestay Ø mm C to 7 7 to C C320 7 C350 8 C C C C C530 19

7 Racing Furling Systems Racing System R250 R350 R420 R430 R480 Max. forestay Ø (mm) 6, (rod-30) 12.7 (rod-40) Clevis pin Ø (mm) Furling standard length (m) Extrusion length (m) Weight / meter (Kg) 0,402 0,690 0,886 0,886 1,200 Removable drum Luff rope feeder Luff rope prefeeder Double luff groove Luff line Ø (mm) 5 6 Swiveling attachment device Long link plates Option Turnbuckle cylinder Option Stainless steel locking devices Option Warranty 10 year warranty Boat Length (meter) Model Max. forestay Ø mm R R350 8 R R (rod-30) R (rod-40) Several fittings: for an easy and fast installation on the existing forestay Common fitting Fitting with long link plates Fitting with turnbuckle cylinder

8 PROFURL - Engineered for life PROFURL, a Wichard Group company since 2002, have designed, manufactured and sold reefing-furling systems for more than 20 years. The PROFURL systems have established a worldwide reputation for strength and reliability. They are specified by all leading charter fleets and are selected by the premier boat builders. Up to now more than PROFURL systems are in use worldwide. Unequalled references PROFURL have invested in research and manufacturing of reefing-furling systems and have received unequalled results in transoceanic races, with boats using standard PROFURL systems. At PROFURL: the best of our technology is for all our customers. An unequalled global network PROFURL products are distributed in 54 countries all over the world through a network of professionnals well qualified and regularly trained. The PROFURL quality Each PROFURL component part has a serial number engraved to ensure it can be identified throughout the system life. At every stage of the production process, PROFURL maintains rigorous and close controls on each component parts to guarantee the user that he has high quality equipment. Helpful support and permanent assistance On, the user can find out the model of furler, find the reference of parts and the address of the nearest PROFURL agent. In case of part shortage, PROFURL can dispatch it every working day, 12 months a year. To select a system, have specific adaptations or whatsoever, you will always get an answer from a PROFURL specialist by phone, by fax or by . WICHARD Hotline / Technical Support Saint Nazaire, France Tel +33 (0) Fax +33 (0) hotline@wichard.com WICHARD, Inc 47 High Point Ave Portsmouth RI USA Tel: Fax : Toll free number: info@wichard-usa.com PROFURL in Europe WICHARD S.A.S ZI de Felet Thiers, France Tel +33 (0) Fax +33 (0) marine@wichard.com Worldwide Subsidiaries WICHARD - PROFURL Benelux P.O. Box 7223 NL 3280 AA Numansdorp Tel : + 31 (0) Fax : + 31 (0) sbarzilay@wichard.com WICHARD PACIFIC Pty Ltd Unit 13, 2 Bishop Street St Peters NSW 2044 Australia Tel : Fax : Toll free number: don@wichard.com.au The description and specifications of the products show in this document may be changed without prior notice Ref: 016GB05