UK Furling Main Clew Pulley Replacement

[Nodak7]

I have a UK Furling Mainsail. It appears that it has cracked and degraded. Has anyone ever changed one of these. It is 2"D x 1/2"W. I do not see an obvious way to change it without ruing the sail. Hopefully someone has done this in the past and can give me a clue (no pun intended) on how to go about replacing it.

I have enclosed a picture.

Thanks

 

[LloydB]

My clew is a grommet but if you need to replace yours you probably would be best to go to the original sale maker or a rigger to replace the block. An image without the sail cover on it might get you additional suggestions from others.

 

[kloudie1]

The axle can be removed by grinding, drilling or cutting.. punch it out of the clew fitting.. replace sheave with a new one and replace the axle with a bolt and locknut.. the VELA folks can probably help with a new sheave.. The axle size is tricky because ya don't know what the diameter of the sheave center hole is until ya get it apart..
Delrin Sheaves (velasailingsupply.com)
A sailmaker could replace the whole clew fitting..

 

[JamesG161]

I had the same Roller type as you.

But when I had a new IMF MainSail made, the Maker told me the..

Clew Type is much stronger.

Jim...