The headsail on my Hunter 340 is jammed on the furler track. When I initially released the halyard it dropped the sail about 8 inches -- after that it become stuck and will not go up or down.
I suspect that the 2 extrusions near the top of the Furlex have separated and the halyard swivel mechanism has dropped into a gap between them. The sail itself appears to be frayed just below the snap shackle so the separation may have happened earlier in the season.
I'm considering removing the furler drum, disconnecting the forestay and sliding the extrusions down and off the end of the forestay (hopefully along with the jib). Anyone ever do this ? Alternatives ?
In the photos attached it appears the swivel assembly is crooked and there is an open hole where the connecting joint plate fastener should be
I suspect that the 2 extrusions near the top of the Furlex have separated and the halyard swivel mechanism has dropped into a gap between them. The sail itself appears to be frayed just below the snap shackle so the separation may have happened earlier in the season.
I'm considering removing the furler drum, disconnecting the forestay and sliding the extrusions down and off the end of the forestay (hopefully along with the jib). Anyone ever do this ? Alternatives ?
In the photos attached it appears the swivel assembly is crooked and there is an open hole where the connecting joint plate fastener should be
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