Broken Furling Drum

[therealbrianf]

Hi,

I have a 1997 ZSpar furling drum with a broken top disc. Please see image attached. I have no luck finding a replacement part. ZSpar does not stock anymore. I've looked into 3D printing a replacement, but that was going to cost about $300. Any ideas where I might find this part? Or an entire ZSPar furling drum of this vintage?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Brian

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• therealbrianf
• Nov 30, 2016
• 1

 

[Beneteau]

How did part get broken?Impact ,age?The reason I ask is what condition is the rest of the system in.Is it worth replacing this one part or is it time to purchase a new system?
(if worth repairing check with a machine shop they might be able to fabricate the part)

 

[Ron20324]

I wonder if a new one can be made from a flat aluminum disc? Or does the top/bottom have to be curved for some reason?

 

[Beach Bum]

We have replaced ours, both are aluminum discs, see pic.

 

[Benny17441]

A half inch 6" x 6" aluminum plate sells for around $30. Cutting the corners to make it into a disk and drilling bolt holes is not a big deal and it will likely outlive the rest of the furler.

 

[Mechone]

buy 1/4 inch aluminum plate and a 6 inch hole saw or what ever outside diameter is and a hole saw for the inner diameter.
cut outside first ,then inside ,then use the broken piece as a template to drill the 3 holes 120 degrees apart ...done and perfect match.

 

[therealbrianf]

Thanks all for the ideas and advice. I found some aluminum disks that may work ok. I haven't given up on the 3D printing just yet. I have 5 more months of winter to resolve this issue.

Thanks again.

 

[Ron20324]

And does it really have to be made into a round piece? Will square fit and maybe save some dough?