[C38] Fulex - Headfoil shaving on forestay

[Joseph Launie]

also have the harken split drum unit. - been taking it on and off for 
years -but then our boat is virtually all Harken joe Macavity
On 8/12/2015 8:42 AM, Steve Smolinske wrote:
>
> 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_systems/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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