[C320-list] Roller Fuller Harken vs Profurl

[Chris Burti]

Tensioning the lines in and out is SOP for all furlers and I flush the
bearings after every sail. I added a extra block in that same location and
have moved it up and down incrementally and the line piles up wherever the
block feeds the drum. I even dropped down to 5/16" line to make more room on
the drum. I am not sure about silicon lubricant on plastic bearings. I could
be wrong, but I thought Shaefer recommends no lubricants, just flush.

I can, and do, furl in winds as high as 35kts, but with great effort and
even added a ratcheting block to assit only helps a little. The Admiral cant
furl after about 8kts.

On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Ken Danko <ken320 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 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:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Dick
>>>
>>> ?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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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Chris Burti Farmville, NC