[C320-list] Schaefer roller furling

[clburti at gmail.com]

Ican confirm all of the information so far.


Mine was hard to turn and I read about the issue on this list or another. I called Schaefer and they were very informative. There was design issue that did not permit adequate flushing and resulting in the delrin bearings being damaged from the accumulated grit. They sent me a new unit with instructions and it was easy to install. It was a huge improvement and the comparison with the old being turned by hand was amazing. I now flush regularly. The price was low enough to suggest to me that it was sent at close to their cost.



Fair Winds
Chris Burti
Commitment
Catalina 320, #867



From: Don Dixon
Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎July‎ ‎7‎, ‎2013 ‎3‎:‎06‎ ‎PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com

Salt, dirt...

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On Jul 7, 2013, at 2:03 PM, "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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.
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> jack
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> ----- 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
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>> 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).
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>> David Prudden
>> #787
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jul 7, 2013, at 1:54 PM, "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net> wrote:
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>>> 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?
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>>> And, yes, I admit it. I should have been doing some preventive maintenance before this.
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>>> Jack
>>> #947
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