[C320-list] Lubrication - Maintenance In-Mast Furling

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Bob,
Based on your hull number, I assume that you have the 2 line furling system. From my experiences with that system on my last boat (Beneteau w/ Z-Spar furling)  I suspect that halyard tension or furling line wear may be the problem. As far as I know the only maintenance recommended is a occasional freshwater washdown of the top swivel, the Torlon bearings in the outhaul car, and the furling drum.  US Spars (check their website) does recommend wd-40 or something but I never used lubricants. Getting new furling lines, THE CORRECT DIAMETER made a big difference in the operation of the system.

Bill
Papillon # 1146

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: BairdRJB <BairdRJB at aol.com>
To: C320-list <C320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 10:59 am
Subject: [C320-list] Lubrication - Maintenance In-Mast Furling


Looking for suggestions and guidance in regard to maintenance of the  
in-mast mainsail furling system.
 
Is there a way to lubricate the system?  Toward the end of the  season last 
Fall the furling system seemed to be requiring more effort than  usual.  
Getting ready to launch for the Spring!!!
 
Thanks.
 
Bob Baird
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2001, Hull 784 - "Star Dust"