Roller Furler maintenance

[Earl Keim]

HI,

I hope you all had a great winter. I am getting my sails cleanned and want to take a good look at my CDI Furler. What should I do for a spring tune up. I have been told to just wash it with a good soapy water and let the rest alone? Any ideas would be appreciated,

Thank you and be well

Earl Keim II

 

[soling42]

Earl,
If the mast is down I'd certainly check the turnbuckle and pins inside the furler for wear or corrosion. I'd also ck the forestay at the top T fitting for fatigue or cracks and all the sockets and T fittings for the side stays too. Is the furling line in "like new" shape, how does the plastic extrusion on the forestay look. I know we get used to some wear or a sorta sloppy fit on some things but nothing beats the assurance of knowing there is no question about the rig/outboard/through hull fittings/radio/safety gear when the wind unexpectedly comes way up.

Now I better go check all of mine

Have a great season, Mike