Furler Installation/ sail fit profurl c320

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Ron20324

Ron20324

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Jan 22, 2008
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Beneteau 323 Annapolis MD
Joe said:
If those straps don't raise the drum high enough, simply call Profurl with the length you desire and they will hook you up.
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My slip neighbor had a problem with those long tang-type straps on his C30. When furling, there was so much play in the straps and pins they would rotate/twist in the process. He got a bar of ss, had it bent in a u shape to fit the clevis pin. Still some slack, but not as much. $$$
 
Hermit Scott

Hermit Scott

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Sep 25, 2008
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C30 Event Horizon Port Aransas
Ron20324 said:
My slip neighbor had a problem with those long tang-type straps on his C30. When furling, there was so much play in the straps and pins they would rotate/twist in the process. He got a bar of ss, had it bent in a u shape to fit the clevis pin. Still some slack, but not as much. $$$
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I had the same concern when I saw it on the internet. But after I put these in the drum assembly, it feels like they are precise enough that there is little slack.
I think it could twist up to 15 degrees or so with out effect, because the drum and the foil sections are connected, the tangs and cage are a free floating thing anyway. And the line is lead fair by a boat mounted lead. But I know what you mean I wouldn't allow any slop going on there either. anything that's not rotating should be stiff and held in place. I may get it installed this weekend.
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
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Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
The lap links are held in by the pin below and appropriate washers to keep it stiff. Mine never move.

I also posted a photo of ours showing how far off the deck they are on hermits parallel thread on this topic.
 
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