Furler Bearing replacement on beneteau 641
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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That has the look of a ProFurl furler. If that is correct, it has a sealed bearing. The bearings are steel ball bearings and at a machine shop you might be able to open the housing, replace the bearings and reseal the housing. I had this discussion with my rigger 2 years ago. The ProFurl suffers from the housing leaks the bearings wear and not serviceable construction. You can reach out to ProFurl for new bearings, but they are quite expensive.
Last January I sold my working ProFurl used to a guy at a discounted price and replaced it with a Harken. More serviceable and excellent performance.
This look similar?
Last January I sold my working ProFurl used to a guy at a discounted price and replaced it with a Harken. More serviceable and excellent performance.
This look similar?
The bearings is the vulnerability of ProFurl furlers. ;^)))) They're "Great" until they aren't :^))).
If you search, there are some videos on the web that suggest a way to get replacements. The issue is the "sealed in lubricant problem of getting the "genies' out and back in the bottle.
(unless your French isn't so good, anymore) :^)))
If you search, there are some videos on the web that suggest a way to get replacements. The issue is the "sealed in lubricant problem of getting the "genies' out and back in the bottle.
