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Replacing jib furler line. can not figure this thing out.
« on: March 03, 2017, 09:57:15 AM »
I need to replace the jib furler line. it snapped last summer while under sail, so I did a quick emergency knotting. So, now is the time to replace it.
But when I look at the drum.... I have zero idea how to go about it.
There is no name on the drum so I don't know the model/maker.
I can't see any obvious bolts or screws to remove to get the housing off and I'm very reluctant to start tearing this thing apart.
Youtube and the net so far are not helping me figure this out.
I have to think some of you folks have been through this.
I attach the only photo I have of it. (please ignore the sleeping, seasick/hungover teenager in the forground). just enlarge the picture to see the drum details.

Seeking advice.
Thank you,
Mark

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Re: Replacing jib furler line. can not figure this thing out.
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2017, 10:58:38 AM »
Are the roller bearings plastic or steel?
Can you take a set of very close up pics without the sail tacked on?

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Re: Replacing jib furler line. can not figure this thing out.
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2017, 09:05:06 AM »
I've got no idea about the bearings. I will try and get a closeup photo. Thanks!

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Re: Replacing jib furler line. can not figure this thing out.
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2017, 10:02:40 AM »
Maybe I am missing something here, but on my small boat Harken (U20) I unfurl the sail as far as it goes - until just a wrap or two of line on the reel. Then cut off the old line and thread a new line through the guide and knot it onto the reel.  Then furl back in until I get about 1-2 wraps.
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Re: Replacing jib furler line. can not figure this thing out.
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2017, 12:09:59 PM »
what is that knotted line visible at the base of the furler? I looks like that may be the bitter end of the furling line. Loosen the furler line and tug at that line. If it is the furling line you have your answer.