[C320-list] Roller furling system

[danny jensen]

Here is a pdf  link to my upgrade project where I received excellent advise
from Chris in doing my project.

http://www.mammothcondos.com/2100-c320.pdf

Danny
#972


On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 10:38 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> This was a design problem of Shaefer’s. The bearings couldn’t be properly
> flushed and trapped dirt. For a while they were offering the redesigned
> furler assembly at cost. I don’t know if they still are doing that, but it
> can’t hurt to ask. We purchased one and it was an amazing difference. They
> provided excellent instructions for the changeout.
>
> Replacement can be done without dropping the mast and can be accomplished
> alone as I did, but it really is a two person job due to the weight of the
> foil which must be suspended.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
> From: Jerry's Iphone
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 1:24 PM
> To: Catalina C320 List
> Subject: [C320-list] Roller furling system
>
> Greetings to all from the Southern shores of the Chesapeake Bay.
> Over the season our Schaefer genoa furler has been progressively harder to
> open and take in. I assume it's the original since I have seen no service
> record of replacement. We are 2nd owners.
> Questions to group 1- Any DIY ideas I should try before bringing in help?
> 2- what is lifespan of most furlers? And 3-if it's bearings, can they be
> replaced?
>
> Thanks as always for the great help from this group.
>
> Jerry Sheets
> JellyRoll  2002  #890
>
>