My 2000 h410 has had a problem with the rollerfurling jib since shortly after delivery when the sections began to part. The torque link setscrews appeared to be loose. When tightened, the system worked for a few months, but at the end of the season I could not lower the jib as the sections parted again. I now am told the headstay has a kink and needs to be replaced, perhaps because the Gibb turnbuckle it came with was too large. I have no doubt that Hunter will arrange the repair under warranty, and I believe that Hunter, Profurl and my yard are negotiating now. Fortunately, the newly fallen snow here reminds me I'm not launching anytime real soon. Just wondering- anyone out there have similar problem, or ideas? Thanks s/v Breathless
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Don H.
Set screws need Locktite
I replaced the factory installed Hood LD810 on my Hunter 37.5 a year ago with a ProFurl. It was professionally installed and the rigger used Locktite on all the set screws that hold the headfoil sections together. Without the Locktite, the set screws will back out with time and vibration making it difficult or impossible to lower the headsail.
I replaced the factory installed Hood LD810 on my Hunter 37.5 a year ago with a ProFurl. It was professionally installed and the rigger used Locktite on all the set screws that hold the headfoil sections together. Without the Locktite, the set screws will back out with time and vibration making it difficult or impossible to lower the headsail.
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Steve: Just to add to Don's advice, here is a little blurb on locktite. - Loctite 242 Nut and Bolt Locker (part #3370) is blue in color and is a medium strength locking compound. This allows fasteners to be disassembled with hand tools yet prevents loosening under normal circumstances`........ - Loctite 271 Stud Lock (part #3371) is red in color and is a very high strength compound that `is great for problem fasteners that don`t seem to want to stay tight`. `Removal may be difficult and may require heating the fastener`....... - Loctite 290 Penetrating Thread Locker (part #3372) is green in color and is a very high strength, low viscosity, compound. It `can be used to lock previously assembled fasteners such as when locking down an adjustment` (their exact words)....... - Loctite 609 Retaining Compound (part #3373) was developed especially for bonding cylindrical parts such as mounting bearings or bushings into housings as well as mounting pulleys onto shafts, to improve strength of press fit bearings etc....... - Locquic Cleaner and Primer (part #3376)is used to clean the surfaces and to speed the cure. Especially important on certain inactive surfaces such as stainless steel...... - Additionally Loctite makes Pipe Sealant with Teflon (part#3374) and a Gasket Eliminator 515 (part #3375).
Steve: Just to add to Don's advice, here is a little blurb on locktite. - Loctite 242 Nut and Bolt Locker (part #3370) is blue in color and is a medium strength locking compound. This allows fasteners to be disassembled with hand tools yet prevents loosening under normal circumstances`........ - Loctite 271 Stud Lock (part #3371) is red in color and is a very high strength compound that `is great for problem fasteners that don`t seem to want to stay tight`. `Removal may be difficult and may require heating the fastener`....... - Loctite 290 Penetrating Thread Locker (part #3372) is green in color and is a very high strength, low viscosity, compound. It `can be used to lock previously assembled fasteners such as when locking down an adjustment` (their exact words)....... - Loctite 609 Retaining Compound (part #3373) was developed especially for bonding cylindrical parts such as mounting bearings or bushings into housings as well as mounting pulleys onto shafts, to improve strength of press fit bearings etc....... - Locquic Cleaner and Primer (part #3376)is used to clean the surfaces and to speed the cure. Especially important on certain inactive surfaces such as stainless steel...... - Additionally Loctite makes Pipe Sealant with Teflon (part#3374) and a Gasket Eliminator 515 (part #3375).
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Garrett Pensell
Profurl recommends 3M 101
Profurl has instructed us to use 3M 101 as a better alternative to Loctite. The reasoning is that this is more flexible (to better deal with varying rates of expansion of the two metals). They also warned that the vibration of the rig and engine can be a major contributing factor. They suggest keeping at least one jib sheet tensioned when furled up, especially when motoring. Probably also a good idea to make sure that rig tension is regularly checked/adjusted
Profurl has instructed us to use 3M 101 as a better alternative to Loctite. The reasoning is that this is more flexible (to better deal with varying rates of expansion of the two metals). They also warned that the vibration of the rig and engine can be a major contributing factor. They suggest keeping at least one jib sheet tensioned when furled up, especially when motoring. Probably also a good idea to make sure that rig tension is regularly checked/adjusted
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Jim
Profurl
Had a similar problem on previous boat. Was told by a good local rigger that my headstay was too loose, causing sag. This he said caused the furler sections to pull away from eachother. Problem was solved when I cranked on the backstay. Perhaps your rigging is too loose?
Had a similar problem on previous boat. Was told by a good local rigger that my headstay was too loose, causing sag. This he said caused the furler sections to pull away from eachother. Problem was solved when I cranked on the backstay. Perhaps your rigging is too loose?
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Glenn Lemaitre
Profurl woe-wurls
This problem seems to happen from a result of flogging headstay. As Garret P recommends the best prevention is to keep a couple of pounds of tension on a sheet. Mostly when running in heavy air (when under main alone) or under power in a sea or high throttle.
This problem seems to happen from a result of flogging headstay. As Garret P recommends the best prevention is to keep a couple of pounds of tension on a sheet. Mostly when running in heavy air (when under main alone) or under power in a sea or high throttle.
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