Replace the LD unit
Pompanette offers a replacement lower unit for the Hood 819 Sea Furl that converts it from the continuous loop to a single line unit that can acutally be used for rooler REEFING the headsail. I cured my objections to the my 810 by selling the boat, but as I recall, the price for the upgrade was in the area of $350 for the kit. Your replacement line for the 810 will cost in the area of $75 - $100, so for a little extra, you can have a much more usable furler.SteveAlchemist C-30T #4764 (still with the Hood 810)Alchemist C-320 #909