[C320-list] Roller Furling

[Jeff Hare]

Yea, sorry Herb,  haven't had my coffee yet. :)

-J
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From: hcreech at comcast.net
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:17:40 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Roller Furling

Well, not Robert, but I guess you were replying to my request. I followed the manual properly and supported the foil so that is not the problem. I talked to Carol at Schaefer this morning, as the real Robert suggested and she confirmed that the bottom drum is the known culprit, she is sending a new improved replacement , $110. I'll replace this week and report the results. 
Funny thing is that I went to Scheafer's booth at the Annapolis show last year with this problem, their only suggestion was the tighten the headstay which I have done twice. 


Thanks, 
Herb 



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From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> 
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Sent: Monday, April 5, 2010 8:29:21 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Roller Furling 


Hi Robert, 

This can easily be the result of the furling tube positioning. It happened to me after adjusting the forestay once could be why it was hard before also. 

You may need to give me a call to explain, but the long foil tube needs to be raised up and rests (I believe) on a set screw. If you let the foil drop down it will rest on the upper turnbuckle fitting where the cable joins the swaged fitting. This makes it turn very hard and may cause damage. 

Look for the large set screw between the drum and the upper clamp you removed to get access to the turnbuckle. 

So my suspicion is the foil dropped. And didn't get raised when reassembled. 

-jeff 



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From: "Robert Tiernay" <bob.tiernay at gmail.com> 
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:35:37 
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Subject: [C320-list] Roller Furling 


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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