[C320-list] Furlex Jib Furling Gear

[Angus Henderson]

No that’s fine thanks Jon.  Their current catalogue listing is showing the 204S for your boat size.  Furlex is naming their current models as the “4” series as their 4th generation, hence the new designation 204S.  Thank you for responding.

Angus

> On Dec 7, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Angus,
> I have the Series 200S model. I can get the specific model number if you like....
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Dec 7, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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