Hi
I just launched my 1989 Catalina 30 that I purchase last fall with the sea trial scheduled next week. After hauling stepping and while putting the sails on I discovered that the Hood 818 roller furling is seized and after talking with the manufacturer, concluded that it cannot be repaired. A new roller furling is $1,500 to $3,000 plus install, but I now have the additional expense of 3 hauling/stepping At $1,000 each or $3,000. This is not a good way to start the sailing season in Maine :-(. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem? Thanks!
Rick
I just launched my 1989 Catalina 30 that I purchase last fall with the sea trial scheduled next week. After hauling stepping and while putting the sails on I discovered that the Hood 818 roller furling is seized and after talking with the manufacturer, concluded that it cannot be repaired. A new roller furling is $1,500 to $3,000 plus install, but I now have the additional expense of 3 hauling/stepping At $1,000 each or $3,000. This is not a good way to start the sailing season in Maine :-(. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem? Thanks!
Rick