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Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation
Kraffert at 7:28am 07.21.25
Here is an image of the Hood furler. There are striking similarities to the one you show only locat
23.5 centerboard up haul binding
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:27am 07.21.25
@jeddd Thhank you very much for your response describing what you had to correct the situation.
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation   (1)
jssailem at 7:20am 07.21.25
Here is an image of the Hood furler. There are striking similarities to the one you show only locate
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising?
colemj at 7:18am 07.21.25
just making sure prices hadn't taken a dip since I did my re-rigging, which could be possible. De
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dlochner at 7:02am 07.21.25
Rather than have the gooseneck bearing metal on metal, a thick nylon or delrin washer would reduce f
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Has anyone documented how to best rig the blocks for the continuous mainsheet? It always seems twis
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation
Kraffert at 6:30am 07.21.25
Look on page 10 at figure 6 in the Hood 800 SL Furler Manual . PERFECT! THANK YOU!
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation
BigEasy at 6:30am 07.21.25
That is not a Profurl. I think it is an old Hood furler. The line shouldn't be wrapped and knotte
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising?
dLj at 6:30am 07.21.25
@colemj ah, just making sure prices hadn't taken a dip since I did my re-rigging, which could be pos
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation
BrianQ at 6:17am 07.21.25
Look on page 10 at figure 6 in the Hood 800 SL Furler Manual .
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation
colemj at 6:03am 07.21.25
That is not a Profurl. I think it is an old Hood furler. The line shouldn't be wrapped and knotted
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BigEasy at 5:59am 07.21.25
Think that you are on right track. Remove tire & hub. Cleanup hub & remove bearings. Take old bea
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LPG System Breaker Tripping
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