[C38] Fulex - Headfoil shaving on forestay

[Steve Smolinske]

Have the MKIV  its great routinely take off the drum   and then back on,
not had any problems works like a furler should.  

 

From: Listserve [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of
Marc-Andrea Klimaschewski
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:02 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] Fulex - Headfoil shaving on forestay

 

Apologies for generating a lot of traffic on this list lately.

 

I have a Furlex furler on my boat. Had a rigger take a look a the
standing rigging and he noticed that there is a dent in the aluminum
headfoil and that it is shaving on the forestay. He also noticed that
'the little plastic part up there is almost gone'.

 

I assume the Furlex is the original one that came with the boat. Have
you guys had similar problems? According to Selden, the plastic piece
seems to be called 'Top guard / bearing'
(http://www.seldenmast.com/en/products/furlex_jib_furling_and_reefing_sy
stems/furlex_304s.html), has anyone replaced this already? Where did you
get a replacement?

 

On a separate note, has anyone replaced the furler completely? I have
been looking into a Harken MKIV unit since the drum comes off for
racing. Any experiences to share?

 

Thanks a lot for all your help

marc

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