[C320-list] Jib Furler Parts

[Jason Reynolds]

We just replaced our original hood furler this year with a Schaefer furler. We had a rigger tell us the bearings we not in good order.  We had some difficulty furling last year in high winds.

Jason Reynolds
s/v Affinity ‘94 #68

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> On May 13, 2020, at 10:38 AM, sail-ability at sympatico.ca wrote:
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> All Cats come now with Schaefer, not cheap but one of the better ones. 
> JohnM
> 1999#574
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 13, 2020, at 10:28 AM, David Veeneman <davidv at veeneman.com> wrote:
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>> I’ve had problems with my jib furler (a Hood Seafurl, which I gather was OEM equipment on the C320 when mine was new) since I bought my boat a year ago. My rigger went up the mast yesterday and identified the problem as being the top bearing. It’s missing an insert that keeps the bearing in line with the extrusion. That leads me to several questions:
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>> - Does anyone know of a source of parts for this furler? The rigger says new parts aren’t available.
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>> - Does anyone know where I might find a used Hood Seafurl that I could cannibalize for parts?
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>> - If I end up replacing the furler, what brand and model would you recommend for general cruising (non-racing) purposes?
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>> Thanks for your help.
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>> --
>> David Veeneman
>> Dana Point, CA
>> SV Adelante, C320 #131
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