Hi guys.
Ive got a ns 27 with a hood seafurl 705. Yesterday arvo as we were hoisting up the genoa i noticed some fraying on the forestay... no racing for us..after re enforcing the mast . I went up for a closer look. Upon inspection of the furler and stay decided that it had to come down. We took the furler and stay down together in one piece.. even took it to shore. Closer inspection today has revealed a very worn top bearing and luff bearing..not to mention the forestay.
Which brings me to a few questions.
Can you still get parts for a hood seafurl 705?
If not. which is looking like its the case..
Can anyone out there recommend a good all round furler for social racing and cruising which is not going to cost an arm and leg.. be able to use my current sails and wheres the best place to get it?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers Michael
If not wanting to spend Pro-Furl or Harken money then look at Plastimo. I had one on my South Coast 25 for 6 years. It was very well made and didn't cost an arm or a leg.
Reefit from Almasts
- Aussie made
- Tack Swivel so you get a good reefed shape
- Spare parts only an airbag away
- Very easy to install yourself
www.almasts.com.au/furling-systems/
If more than 5 years old always get a newe forestay with your new furler
I have a Hood Seafurl as well. The handbook says they have to go to a dealer to have the bearings replaced. I would suggest trying to find an agent first and getting a quote.
Hood are still in Brookvale, if you google them you could start there. When I've been in to get things repaired there are furlers on display, so they'll surely be able to tell you what will work best.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
I have a Hood Seafurl as well. The handbook says they have to go to a dealer to have the bearings replaced. I would suggest trying to find an agent first and getting a quote.
I've got the manual aswell.. the drum and all the sealed bearings are in perfect order. Its the rubbers that are concealed within the extrusions wich are cactus. Probably why i was getting horrific forestay sag.
Thanks guys..
Have been in touch with hood.. they said they may have some spares in the basement. They're going to check on monday when the guy who deals with that is back.
Think i may just can the furler all together and get hanks on the sails.
Better for racing anyway.
