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#1 2005-08-20 13:34:26

Guest

hood furler

i have a c&c 27 1981- my hood system has a plastic insert that keeps the top of it from rotating when hauled up.
does anyone know the number for hood yacht systems or if they are making old parts?

or should i fabricate it and out of what type of plastic?

thanks

#2 2005-08-22 05:16:14

Guest

Re: hood furler

I had to replace the bearings in a Hood roller furling system of that vintage and I received great support from Hood Customer service.  I suspect your model number is a Sea Furl 2636. 
If you have the same model as mine the plastic inserts are just dust covers.  Inspect the bearings, especially the lower unit, to see if they are corroded.  I was surprised to findout that the bearings were not 100 percent stainless.   I have the original owners manual and can photo copy it for you if that is in fact the one you have.
Hood may direct you to The Quantum Loft in Toronto. 
Hood customer service at (603)826-5791
Quantum Sail Design Group @ (416)503-1931.

#3 2005-08-26 05:59:26

Guest

Re: hood furler

Interesting you should mention the problem. I have a Furlex system which developed a similar problem. When raising the sail with the upper swivel on, we couldn't get the sail any more than 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the forestay. Turns out the problem was the plastic inserts fell out and the swivel was binding on the foil.
The Canadian agent for Furlex is a fellow member of the West Vancouver Yacht Club and told me that in 16 years, he has only encountered this problem twice before, by sailors back east who take heir boats out of the water and take the mast down, then fool with the furling system. Why the inserts fell out of my system remains a mystery because the mast never, ever comes down, but the fix was simple and the inserts were cheap - I still haven't seen a bill!
Anyway, I don't know if your problem resembles mine but I can supply the Furlex agent's email address on request if can help.
Fred
LARK

#4 2005-08-26 22:09:56

KenPole
Member

Re: hood furler

I recently went up the mast on a friend's new-to-him CS27, which has a Hood unit that had a lot of resistance to being furled. Examination of the top of the furler extrusion with binoculars had indicated that the top bearing, which ensures that the forestay remains in the centre of the foil, was missing. He ordered the parts from Quantum Hood in Toronto and they were delivered the following morning by courier. Including going up in a bosun's chair, it was a 10-minute job which required only a screwdriver and a small soft-faced mallet to tap the two half-cylindrical plastic fittings down into the foil around the forestay. We also discovered that the two-piece donut-shaped bearing which has a similar function at the bottom of the furler also was missing and replaced that too. The furler now works smoothly and with minimal effort. I believe his total cost was about $80. When you're up the mast or (if you bring it down to do the work), check that the top edge of the furler extrusion hasn't chafed the forestay. If there are any signs of abrasion, replace the forestay pronto. Good luck.
Ken Pole
Santiva
Ottawa


Ken Pole, Ottawa
1975 Mark III Santiva

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#5 2006-09-07 00:48:21

Guest

Re: hood furler

Cassia,
I just got a '79 Lippincott 30 and I am told that the (broken) roller furler may be a Hood Sea Furl 2636. I saw your offer of a manual - and I'd like to follow up to try and identify my furler so I can go find parts.
Thanks, Adrian

#6 2006-09-07 02:42:33

Guest

Re: hood furler

Sure...send me your address details to <A href="mailto:mdinning@cogeco.ca">mdinning@cogeco.ca</A> and I'll get a copy off to you...

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