I have the factory installed Hood roller furling on our 33.5, I am getting tired of having to winch it in and out, it would be a lot easier to hank the jib on every time we sail. Would like to know if I should totaly replace it or is there a rebuild option (that works). G&J Wilson SV Bliss
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Brent Headberg
RE: Roller Furling
Hello George, I had problems with my roller furler when I first bought my 33.5. Before you abandon the whole thing, use a little soap and water to rinse out the furler bearings...don't use any lubricants, the ball bearings are self lubricating. Also, check to make sure you don't have the halyard too tight, that will keep the furler from working smooth. I couldn't live without mine...I sail every Wednesday night single handed and the roller furling makes it simple. Good Luck, Brent
Hello George, I had problems with my roller furler when I first bought my 33.5. Before you abandon the whole thing, use a little soap and water to rinse out the furler bearings...don't use any lubricants, the ball bearings are self lubricating. Also, check to make sure you don't have the halyard too tight, that will keep the furler from working smooth. I couldn't live without mine...I sail every Wednesday night single handed and the roller furling makes it simple. Good Luck, Brent
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Ken Palmer
Roller Furling
I have been told that you should never winch in a roller furling. I have done it a couple times in severe weather, and it wraps very tight. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty 1981 H33
I have been told that you should never winch in a roller furling. I have done it a couple times in severe weather, and it wraps very tight. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty 1981 H33
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Steve O.
maybe...
If you have the 810 system with the continous loop, Hood makes a retrofit single line drum that bolts on. Check out www.pompanette.com and click on Hood systems.
If you have the 810 system with the continous loop, Hood makes a retrofit single line drum that bolts on. Check out www.pompanette.com and click on Hood systems.
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bryan
Check your halyard.
We had problems on our 29.5. The halyard was too tight. We actually hand rolled it back on the spool it was so tight, until we figured out it was the halyard. We lowered it about 3 inches, now it furls with no effort, and it is a better sail shape. I would lower your jib, and try the furlling without a sail on. If it rolls fine, it is your halyard, if it doesn't roll, it's your roller. Good Luck.
We had problems on our 29.5. The halyard was too tight. We actually hand rolled it back on the spool it was so tight, until we figured out it was the halyard. We lowered it about 3 inches, now it furls with no effort, and it is a better sail shape. I would lower your jib, and try the furlling without a sail on. If it rolls fine, it is your halyard, if it doesn't roll, it's your roller. Good Luck.
Ours Rubs Fiberglass
Our furler is to far aft and has a shakle on top of the drum to attach bottom of the jib. It rubs the edge of the well the drum sits in. The original owners informs me the drum has never been centered and has always rubbed. Were can I get some kind of an offset attachment device to move the drum forward 2" or so. Jeff "Gail Force" 1993 H33.5
Our furler is to far aft and has a shakle on top of the drum to attach bottom of the jib. It rubs the edge of the well the drum sits in. The original owners informs me the drum has never been centered and has always rubbed. Were can I get some kind of an offset attachment device to move the drum forward 2" or so. Jeff "Gail Force" 1993 H33.5
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Bruce
Hood upgrade
Hi George As Steve O pointed out, Hood does make a bolt on retro fit to make the continuous loop into a proper furling unit. I looked into this option for my 33.5 and UK sails had one in stock for $1200 CAD. I know this translates into about $19.95 USD but it is a very expensive option. Needless to say I still have the original. Happy Sailing
Hi George As Steve O pointed out, Hood does make a bolt on retro fit to make the continuous loop into a proper furling unit. I looked into this option for my 33.5 and UK sails had one in stock for $1200 CAD. I know this translates into about $19.95 USD but it is a very expensive option. Needless to say I still have the original. Happy Sailing
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Michael Wallach
reduce halyard tension
I have a continuous line roller furler on my 1992 Hunter 33.5 and am happy with its operation. I have found that by reducing the jib halyard tension slightly (3or so inches) he furler works (manually) without requiring use of the jibsheet winch to furl the jib. Try it-you just might save yourself replacing the roller furling unit!
I have a continuous line roller furler on my 1992 Hunter 33.5 and am happy with its operation. I have found that by reducing the jib halyard tension slightly (3or so inches) he furler works (manually) without requiring use of the jibsheet winch to furl the jib. Try it-you just might save yourself replacing the roller furling unit!
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Robert
Very interesting read...
I've been "enjoying" a similar situation and will try reducing the halyard tension to see if that helps. The Hood upgrade is on special right now for just over $550..not sure what the regular price is, but I appreciate the lead. Didn't know they made such a thing! Thanks!
I've been "enjoying" a similar situation and will try reducing the halyard tension to see if that helps. The Hood upgrade is on special right now for just over $550..not sure what the regular price is, but I appreciate the lead. Didn't know they made such a thing! Thanks!
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Bruce
Halyard tension
I recently had my rigging tuned and the rigger said it is a good idea to always release the pressure on your halyard when you are not using your boat. He said a simple quick release of the clutch will do the trick and just tighten it up again the next time you are out.
I recently had my rigging tuned and the rigger said it is a good idea to always release the pressure on your halyard when you are not using your boat. He said a simple quick release of the clutch will do the trick and just tighten it up again the next time you are out.
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