Trying To Fit New Furler - 1995-40.5

[Karl13265]

Question for the group, has anyone fitted a Harken MK IV furler on their 40.5 I got tired of having issues with the original Hood Furler and am trying to replace it with the Harken. Have run into problems with attaching the drum to the Harken toggle due to the shape of the bow/anchor chain locker. Wondering if anyone else had issues and how they solved them.

 

[jssailem]

run into problems with attaching the drum to the Harken toggle due to the shape of the bow/anchor chain locker.

Each boat design needs to address the choice of Harken Toggle and Link Plate to ensure a proper fit for the boat.
The furler is attached to the boat via the clevis pin. You need to select the toggle assembly that works best for your boat and choose between short or long link plates. Use a short toggle for maximum luff length (this is above deck).

Pictures of your boat and the issue you are having can help us, who have Harken experience, but are not on your boat, provide ideas that can resolve the issue.

 

[Karl13265]

Thanks will get some photos in the next few days and post them here.

 

[Joe]

Did you get any input from Harken? Customer service or tech support? That would be my first call. When I installed my ProFurl unit 20 years ago I was in contact with Fla based distributor who enlightened me to the unit's particulars... he even sent me the double toggle required for proper installation. Harken, of course, is somewhat different than ProFurl, but there may be similar installation particulars, especially if a warranty is applicable. At least have that base covered by trying to contact them. Good Luck.

 

[MetricMountie]

I contacted Harken earlier this week, spoke to their customer service representative. Explained the problem to him and he had no solutions for me. Told me they didn’t make adapters to use their above deck furler to be used below decks. Now thinking I spent a load of cash for something I can’t use. Trying to find used parts to reconstruct the first couple of pieces to the old Hood furler.