[C320-list] Schaefer roller furling

[Brian/Carol McLamb]

I have a 2006 model that came new with the boat.  Always have washed it
down when back at the dock with fresh water over the entire drum.
Periodically ( about once per quarter) I apply the spray application of
Sail Lube on the drum.  There is a very small access hole at the base of
the drum that is a real pain to find.  I have to lay on the fore deck and
hand rotate the drum a little so I can find it.  Then I use the small
plastic spray insert that comes with the can to saturate the internals of
the drum.  Also find that if I spray the boom track (I have in-mast furler)
periodically the main deploys and stows easier.

Brian s/v Serenity #1075


On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 3:11 PM, <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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...
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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.
> >
> > 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
> >
>