[C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear

[Angus Henderson]

Thanks everyone for your very useful comments.  Warren at Catalina was indeed very helpful.  It sounds as though rebuilding the Schaffer drum might be a good option, if possible, but also good to know that the Seldon Furlex equipment is a good option.  

Jon, I was wondering which model of Furlex was fitted to your C355?  The Furlex 207-15 model has been suggested for my C320.

Angus

> On Dec 7, 2018, at 3:27 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> 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. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> 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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