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Cannot get genoa down. Gaps in profurl furler extrusions.   (3)
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Cannot get genoa down. Gaps in profurl furler extrusions.
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I had a similar problem on a Furlex 200 on my 2000 H340.I was able to stand at the base of the furle
Cannot get genoa down. Gaps in profurl furler extrusions.
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It seems like I ultimately need to: Take down the forestay Remove the furler Repair the furler and

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