[C320-list] Schaefer 2100 furler bearing replacement

[Scott Thompson]

I had this problem a few years ago and solved it by properly flushing 
the bottom unit bearings with water.  It made a huge difference and I 
couldn't believe how much sand came out. Properly flushing the lower 
unit bearings requires more than just unfurling. You need to remove the 
drum and the lower part of the furler to get good access to both the 
upper and lower bearings on the lower unit. And that in turn requires 
properly supporting the foil with a halyard. However there are good 
instructions in the manual.

Flushing from below does not get much water into the top bearing if you 
don't disassemble anything, especially if it is already blocked with crud.

To be clear, I am referring to the upper set of bearings inside the 
lower unit, not the part that goes up and down the foil when you 
hoist/lower the sail. These bearings are buried deep inside the lower unit.

BTW, the drum and the bearings are completely separate parts. Swapping 
out just the drum will not solve this problem.


Scott
Surprise #653

On 6/7/2012 2:40 PM, danny jensen wrote:
>
> My drum bearings are shot on my Schaefer 2100 furler. I can barely pull
> out the sail by hand. I talked to a rigger and he said it would take 2-3
> hours to swap in the new drum (bearings?) and told me to call Schaefer.
> I called Joy at 508-995-9511 and she told me she would sell me a new
> drum for $150. I presume the part number I will be getting back is
> 33-040-A.
>
> Jeff Hare has written about annual maintenance. The rigger recommends
> unfurling to expose the flush holes and blowing fresh water through the
> drum. Trying to decide if I'm going to do the replacement myself or pay
> the rigger ~$200.00.
>
> Danny
> A BOA VIDA
> Hull 972
>