[C320-list] Schaefer 2100 furler maintenanc

[Mike Paris]

Jerry,
I replaced mine by myself last Spring. I used information from posts here 
and from the Schaefer manual (available online). I supported the mast by 
securing the spinaker halyard to the bow cleats. I don't recall any 
significant struggle with any screws. Make sure to have new cotter pins 
available. The improvement in ease of furling was tremendous.

Good luck,
Mike
#734 (2000)
So. Cal.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:05 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Schaefer 2100 furler maintenanc


     My genoa furler has reached the point that I think I need to 
disassemble it and possibly install new bearings, if cleaning
the old ones does not solve the problem of it not turning as smooth as it 
should.
     After reading some previous posts and looking at the Schaefer manual I 
wanted to get some input from people who have already done this before 
trying it myself.
     1)  Is this a 1 or 2 person job?
     2)  It sounds like removing the stainless screws from the aluminum is 
not easy, any suggestions on loosening them, WD40, Liquid Wrench the day 
before or what is recommended?
     3)  How did you support the mast using other halyards?
     Any tips, or if anyone knows of a web site that shows it being done 
would be  appreciated.

Regards,

Jerry
#988 (2004)
Marina Del Rey, Ca