[C320-list] Schaefer roller furling

[Jack McDonough]

Thanks, Dave. The answer is -- I don't know. Next time I'm aboard I'll check 
to see if I can locate what appear to be washout holes. I'm guessing they 
would be at the bottom of the drum. If there are, I assume that one "washes 
out" the drum with a hose, although I can't imagine what would be in there 
to need flushing.  The boat is a 2003 model if that helps determine the 
existence of washout holes.

jack



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dprudden" <dprudden at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Schaefer roller furling


> Jack,
> Are there washout holes on the drum? There was an issue with the 
> drums-they need to be washed out occasionally, and they didn't come with 
> washout holes originally. Schaefer will replace the original drum (if it 
> doesn't have the washout holes) at a big discount (I think they charge 
> about $150 for the replacement).
>
> David Prudden
> #787
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 7, 2013, at 1:54 PM, "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net> 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have a Schaefer 2100 roller furling system and it's working harder now 
>> than it should. I'm guessing it needs lubrication. Is there a fitting by 
>> which I can oil or grease it -- and if so, where is it and what lubricant 
>> should I use?
>>
>> And, yes, I admit it. I should have been doing some preventive 
>> maintenance before this.
>>
>> Jack
>> #947