[C320-list] Roller furling system

[Jerry's Iphone]

Great info all. I'll be calling Schaefer this week. Many thanks. 

Jerry

> On Sep 11, 2017, at 2:40 PM, danny jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>>