[C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear

[Jon Vez]

I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the 3 that have been mentioned. My 320s Schaefer worked fine for 12 years. My current 355 came from the factory with the Furlex and I’m very happy with it. I will say that the company Selden is very good to work with as is Schaefer . Selden’s masts are a different story and are superior in my opinion.
Sometimes your rigger will have a preference and perhaps picking the rigger and going with their recommendation (cost considered) is the way to go....good luck

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> On Dec 7, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks. Unfortunately the foil was accidentally damaged and needs replacement. Damage to the drum is uncertain at this point. Buy am considering replacement of entire assembly. I am interested in member’s experience with Furlex vs Schafer but it looks like the latter is fitted to most member’s boats. 
> Thanks
> Angus
> 
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>> On Dec 6, 2018, at 11:03 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> The original Schaefer lower bearing assembly was defective in that Schaefer thought it was maintenance free; they were wrong and the things start to seize up over time.  Schaefer has been replacing them at their cost for several years with ones that have a flush hole in the drum.  I would suggest pursuing that option first if seizing up is your issue.  We replaced ours on our C320 and are replacing the one on our C387 this winter.  I think the cost for the C320 was about $100.
>> 
>> Allan S. Field
>> Sea Shadow - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808)
>> Columbia, MD
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry's Iphone
>> Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:55 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear
>> 
>> I agree Tim. The Schaeffer hub replacement was much cheaper than a complete furler change out on our 2004 C320. 
>> 
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>>> On Dec 6, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Furlers are expensive to replace, if I keep my boat another season I 
>>> plan to change my forestay and buy the replacement Bearings from Schaefer.
>>> 
>>> Good luck, Tim
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Dec 6, 2018, 3:38 PM Gus Macdonald <rathlyn1 at gmail.com wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I am having to replace my jib furling gear which is a Schafer 2100 unit.
>>>> Catalina are now apparently fitting Furlex units and so I am now 
>>>> considering that manufacturer.  Does anyone have any experience with 
>>>> Furlex
>>>> (Seldon) jib furlers for the C320?  Comments would be appreciated.
>>>> 
>>>> Angus Henderson
>>>> Hull# 999
>>>> Georgian Bay
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 29, 2018, at 9:48 AM, John Brennan 
>>>>> <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Just a heads up that there are good deals to be had on Raymarine EV 
>>>>> 100
>>>> autopilots between now and Christmas.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I just bought a wheel pilot at Boatersland Marine for $1,275.95 plus 
>>>>> a
>>>> $200 rebate from Raymarine, no shipping or tax. The rebate is good 
>>>> for several more weeks.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The boxes are sitting under the Christmas tree now, awaiting
>>>> installation in time for a New Year’s Eve cruise.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The only downside is the @##%%^^ registration process at Raymarine 
>>>>> for
>>>> the extended warranty (do that first) and the rebate. The UPC code, 
>>>> which is not listed anywhere, is 723193770722. The manufacturer’s 
>>>> number is T70152.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, no. 528
>>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>>> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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