[C320-list] Jib Furling Gear

[Scott Thompson]

There is more than one model, but since your hull number is close to 
mine (653) you probably have the same model as mine.  My owners manual 
for the furler has a section describing how to disassemble the lower 
drum to get access to the lower bearings for cleaning.  A flush with 
water, but no lube, is what they call for if I remember.  The upper 
bearing is easy to flush with water because it is more exposed.  Of 
course that makes it easier for dirt to get in there too.

John Van Vessem wrote:
> Does any know if there is a way to either clean or lub the bearings on the furling gear.  I'm noticing that it is getting more difficult to furl or unfurl the jib.  It just doesn't seem to work as smoothly as it did several years ago.  I hope this is not a process that requires decoupling the head stay.
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> John Van Vessem
> Sojourn 645
> Vallejo Yacht Club
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