Ronstan
Ronstan RS006000A Series 60 Gennaker Furler
The Ronstan RS006000A Series 60 Gennaker Furler is a high-performance continuous line furling system designed for smooth, reliable furling of gennakers, asymmetric spinnakers, and code sails on performance sailing yachts and sports boats. Engineered by Ronstan for demanding offshore and racing applications, this lightweight yet incredibly strong furler delivers exceptional torsional stiffness, smooth rotation, and dependable sail control in challenging New Zealand sailing conditions.
Designed for off-the-beach dinghies, multihulls, trailer sailers, and sports boats up to approximately 7 metres (23ft), the Series 60 Furler features high-performance stainless steel ball bearings that minimise friction under load while allowing fast, snag-free furling and deployment. The optimised drum diameter and ribbed groove profile maximise grip and furling efficiency for precise sail handling during racing or cruising.
The hardcoat anodised aluminium drum provides excellent durability and corrosion resistance while keeping overall system weight low. A low-friction PTFE retainer strip helps prevent line snagging and fouling, and the unique drum groove design ejects the furling line cleanly during deployment for smoother sail operation. Ronstan specifically designed the RS006000A for high-performance gennaker furling with fast, free-running operation and long-term reliability.
Ideal for racing yachts, trailer sailers, catamarans, and performance cruisers, the Ronstan Series 60 Furler provides professional-grade sail handling performance with reliable offshore durability.
Key Features
- Genuine Ronstan RS006000A Series 60 Furler
- Designed for gennakers and asymmetric spinnakers
- High-performance continuous line furling system
- Stainless steel ball bearing races for low friction
- Hardcoat anodised aluminium drum
- Lightweight composite body construction
- Optimised drum diameter for furling efficiency
- Ribbed groove profile for maximum line grip
- PTFE retainer strip reduces line snagging
- Smooth operation under load
- Suitable for dinghies, multihulls, and sports boats
- Excellent corrosion resistance for marine environments
Ronstan describes the Series 60 Furler as featuring:
- “Optimised drum diameter for power and furling efficiency”
- “High performance ball bearing races”
- “Fast, free running and snag free operation”
Why Buy the Ronstan RS006000A from Barton Marine NZ?
At Barton Marine NZ we supply genuine Ronstan sailing hardware trusted by New Zealand sailors, racers, and offshore cruisers. The RS006000A Series 60 Furler is an excellent solution for efficient gennaker handling, improved sail control, and safer offshore sail management.
Perfect for:
- Gennaker furling systems
- Asymmetric spinnaker handling
- Sports boats
- Trailer sailers
- Catamarans and multihulls
- Racing yachts
- Offshore sailing
- Performance cruising
- Sail handling upgrades
- Lightweight furling systems
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ronstan |
| Model | RS006000A |
| Product Type | Gennaker Furler Drum |
| Series | 60 |
| Drum Diameter | 63mm |
| Maximum Working Load (MWL) | 500kg |
| Breaking Load (BL) | 1300kg |
| Weight | 138g |
| Recommended Rope Diameter | 5mm |
| Bearing Type | Stainless Steel Ball Bearings |
| Materials | Anodised Aluminium & Composite |
| Suitable Boat Length | Up to 7m (23ft) |
Common Applications
The Ronstan RS006000A Series 60 Furler is commonly used for:
- Gennaker furling systems
- Asymmetric spinnaker furling
- Code sail handling
- Sports boat sail control
- Catamaran furling systems
- Trailer sailer upgrades
- Racing yacht sail handling
- Offshore gennaker management
- Lightweight continuous furling systems
- High-performance sailing applications
Ronstan states the Series 60 system is designed for “Headsail & Gennaker furling on off-the-beach dinghies, multihulls and sportsboats.”
Performance Benefits
The Ronstan RS006000A provides:
- Smooth low-friction furling
- Fast sail deployment and retrieval
- Reduced line snagging
- Lightweight racing performance
- Reliable offshore durability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Efficient sail handling under load
The Series 60 Furler uses high-performance stainless steel bearing races to minimise friction through the full working load range.
