[C320-list] Roller Furling

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Bob, 
Thank you very much, makes sense but I would have never thought of that. I really thought the bearings were life time. I don't think I could tighten the head stay too much more. I will contact your contact today. 
I have said it before, but this list is indispensable. 


Thanks, 
Herb 



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Well looking for help. Starting last season my Schaefer 2100 roller furling 
started to become difficult to furl and unfurl. I read the Schaefer manual 
and followed the instructions on tightening the headstay. This was done 
while in the water which was nerve racking considering I have almost a 
complete set of tools at the bottom of my slip. It helped a bit, easier, but 
I thought I would do it again on the hard, did not drop anything, yesterday. 
The results were pretty much the same. I must be doing something wrong 
regarding tightening the turnbuckle. I even sprayed all bearings with 
MacLube. The bottom drum is very difficult to rotate, even by hand. If 
anyone on the list has a suggestion or a trick I sure would appreciate the 
help. 


Thanks, 
Herb Creech 
Cloud Chaser #606 

Herb 

Your lower bearings are shot you need to replace them. Just did mine last 
year. Same symptoms. Replacement part is not too expensive but I have 
forgot the exact amount. If you have the manual for the 2100 its a pretty 
easy job - about two hours. Contact schaefer at 508-995-9511. I talked to 
carol she was very helpful. Iad the replacement part (lower bearing 
assembly) the next day. BTW the new assembly has a couple of holes to flush 
out the bearings - should last a litttle longer - I hope. Make sure you use 
good quality stainless cotter pins - I used some west marine junk - they 
rusted and I had to replace the next year. 

Bob Tiernay 
Windwalker