[C320-list] Roller Fuller Harken vs Profurl

[Ken Danko]

I moved the block that was closest to the drum (2.5 ft away) to the 
strut on the bow pulpit that is closest to the drum (5 inches away). 
This made a HUGE difference. The other thing that I found is important 
is to keep some tension on the furling line when unfurling the jib. I 
also spray silicone lubricant on the bearings twice a year. The newer 
models have a hole specifically for flushing the drum with fresh water, 
the older ones require that you point a hose up from the bottom. 
Flushing the salt out is important. I never have a jam, unfurling is a 
breeze (no pun intended) and I can reef or furl by myself in 35 knot 
winds with no problem.

Ken Danko
#802, Grace

Chris Burti wrote:
> Schaefer is OEM with Catalina and has been for some time, it is on our 2001.
> If you get one, make sure it is installed by someone who really knows what
> they are doing and is experienced with the unit.
>
> As for me...I really dislike it...hate may not be too strong a word...it is
> difficult to get it to start to unfurl, it is difficult to furl in any wind
> over 5 knots...or anytime the line on the drum gets jammed which is
> often, it is nearly impossible to get the line to feed properly on the drum,
> access to the drum screws for adjustment is poor. I have been trying
> every piece of advice or trick anybody has offered me for seven years to get
> it to work half as good as my old ReefRite with no success.
>
> As I write this, I am wondering why I don't sell it to some sucker on eBay
> with an appropriate disclaimer and just buy another ReefRite. And other than
> inertia...I can't come up with a logical reason. I am sure that I am doing
> something wrong...overlooking something stupidly obvious...nobody could sell
> as many of these units as they have if they all worked as crappy as mine
> does...It  is hugely frustrating...thanks for letting me vent...
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 8:27 AM, <amshd2 at aol.com> wrote:
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>> Dick
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>> ?The OME on my boat is a Hood.? To date none of the riggers I have
>> contacted have recommend a Schaefer.? I will ask .? How does Schaefer
>> compare.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Richard A. Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Wed, Jul 1, 2009 6:22 pm
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Roller Fuller Harken vs Profurl
>>
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>> I would stick with the Schaefer.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> ?
>> Dick and Jauhree Walker
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
>> 619.435.8986
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>> amshd2 at aol.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:16 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Roller Fuller Harken vs Profurl
>>
>>
>> Gang
>>
>> ?I am?about to replace my old Hood Roller Furler on my 94 320 and have it
>> leveled down to 2 models
>>
>> Does anyone have any experance with a Profurl NCI 32 or the Harken Cruising
>> Unit.
>>
>> I have been told that the Harken unit is there entry level furler.
>>
>>
>> Tony?
>>
>> #30 ?
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