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Hood 810LD Furler
Anyone familiar with this continuous loop furler? I'd like to know if this
furler can furl in either clockwise AND counterclockwise directions. |
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Hood 810LD Furler
Yeh! I had one on the last boat.. Fairly easy to install DIY. No rigging
required. As to your question, I had no problem furling the different head sails in either direction.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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Hood 810LD Furler
Yeh! I had one on the last boat.. Fairly easy to install DIY. No rigging
required. As to your question, I had no problem furling the different head sails in either direction.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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Hood 810LD Furler
I have this furler on a 1987 Catalina 30 that I purchased last August. It
can indeed furl in both directions. It's not a very good unit and I would not recommend buying one. Many owners complain of problems with it, especially with partially furling the sail. Specifically, the continuous line does not always hold the drum solidly in position and the drum can slip, causing the sail to unfurl. This can be minimized (though not always eliminated) by being careful to maintain tension on both sides of the furling line when cleating it off. Hood, by the way, acknowledges the inadequacy of this unit for reefing the sail and sells an "upgrade kit" for people wanting to use that feature reliably. (See below.) This furler was "standard issue" on Catalinas for a number of years. Many owners have either replaced them altogether or have gone with a single line upgrade kit from Hood, which involves changing out only the drum but keeping the same foils and top swivel. (If you wish to go this route you can get the upgrade from Defender, phone 800-628-8225. Inquire about the 810LD to 800SL upgrade kit, Hood ID H7564-01. Hood lists the upgrade at $522.76, but I think they will sell it for around $450.) In my own case, since my unit is in good working order I plan to just use it for a while and then replace it with a better unit (e.g., Harken, Schaeffer, or Pro-furl) in a year or two. If it croaks before then, I'd just bite the bullet and replace it rather than sinking any significant money into it. Well, probably more info than you wanted but I hope what I've provided proves helpful. Regards, Alan Gomes 1987 Catalina 30 Mk-II, "Sola Scriptura" "Hmseconomy" wrote in message ... Anyone familiar with this continuous loop furler? I'd like to know if this furler can furl in either clockwise AND counterclockwise directions. |
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Hood 810LD Furler
I have this furler on a 1987 Catalina 30 that I purchased last August. It
can indeed furl in both directions. It's not a very good unit and I would not recommend buying one. Many owners complain of problems with it, especially with partially furling the sail. Specifically, the continuous line does not always hold the drum solidly in position and the drum can slip, causing the sail to unfurl. This can be minimized (though not always eliminated) by being careful to maintain tension on both sides of the furling line when cleating it off. Hood, by the way, acknowledges the inadequacy of this unit for reefing the sail and sells an "upgrade kit" for people wanting to use that feature reliably. (See below.) This furler was "standard issue" on Catalinas for a number of years. Many owners have either replaced them altogether or have gone with a single line upgrade kit from Hood, which involves changing out only the drum but keeping the same foils and top swivel. (If you wish to go this route you can get the upgrade from Defender, phone 800-628-8225. Inquire about the 810LD to 800SL upgrade kit, Hood ID H7564-01. Hood lists the upgrade at $522.76, but I think they will sell it for around $450.) In my own case, since my unit is in good working order I plan to just use it for a while and then replace it with a better unit (e.g., Harken, Schaeffer, or Pro-furl) in a year or two. If it croaks before then, I'd just bite the bullet and replace it rather than sinking any significant money into it. Well, probably more info than you wanted but I hope what I've provided proves helpful. Regards, Alan Gomes 1987 Catalina 30 Mk-II, "Sola Scriptura" "Hmseconomy" wrote in message ... Anyone familiar with this continuous loop furler? I'd like to know if this furler can furl in either clockwise AND counterclockwise directions. |
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Hood 810LD Furler
Thanks, Alan and Steve. I inherited this furler with the Hunter 28.5 I
recently purchased. It came with a headsail that had the UV on the starboard side and so furled in a counterclockwise direction. I bought another used headsail with the UV on the port side and that sail will need to furl in a clockwise direction. I hoped the furler would furl in either direction due to its design. I also agree that the Hood upgrade is a bit pricey and will do about what you are doing Alan, ie., keep it until it dies and then replace it with a unit that has better reefing capabilities. Thanks again. |
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Hood 810LD Furler
Thanks, Alan and Steve. I inherited this furler with the Hunter 28.5 I
recently purchased. It came with a headsail that had the UV on the starboard side and so furled in a counterclockwise direction. I bought another used headsail with the UV on the port side and that sail will need to furl in a clockwise direction. I hoped the furler would furl in either direction due to its design. I also agree that the Hood upgrade is a bit pricey and will do about what you are doing Alan, ie., keep it until it dies and then replace it with a unit that has better reefing capabilities. Thanks again. |
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Hood 810LD Furler
"Alan Gomes" wrote in message news:ksDKb.76717$xX.543454@attbi_s02... I have this furler on a 1987 Catalina 30 that I purchased last August. It can indeed furl in both directions. It's not a very good unit and I would not recommend buying one. Many owners complain of problems with it, especially with partially furling the sail. Specifically, the continuous line does not always hold the drum solidly in position and the drum can slip, causing the sail to unfurl. This can be minimized (though not always eliminated) by being careful to maintain tension on both sides of the furling line when cleating it off. Hood, by the way, acknowledges the inadequacy of this unit for reefing the sail and sells an "upgrade kit" for people wanting to use that feature reliably. (See below.) Alan is correct in this regard.. I didn't mention it because, from my experience with this unit, the sail never sets properly when partially furled.. There-in is the problem.. Because of the type of swivels used, this furler is only good for a furler and only works for reefing for a very brief period (through a squal line). It is best to consider this unit as a furler, not as roller reefing system.. If you want a roller reefing system as well, talk to your sail maker and purchase a Harken or others that have a double swivel in the halyard swivel, so your foil swivels independent of the halyard swivel. This give a tighter furl/roll. (hard to explan here.) I presently have a Harken MKII 2.5 and I'm very happy with it. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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Hood 810LD Furler
"Alan Gomes" wrote in message news:ksDKb.76717$xX.543454@attbi_s02... I have this furler on a 1987 Catalina 30 that I purchased last August. It can indeed furl in both directions. It's not a very good unit and I would not recommend buying one. Many owners complain of problems with it, especially with partially furling the sail. Specifically, the continuous line does not always hold the drum solidly in position and the drum can slip, causing the sail to unfurl. This can be minimized (though not always eliminated) by being careful to maintain tension on both sides of the furling line when cleating it off. Hood, by the way, acknowledges the inadequacy of this unit for reefing the sail and sells an "upgrade kit" for people wanting to use that feature reliably. (See below.) Alan is correct in this regard.. I didn't mention it because, from my experience with this unit, the sail never sets properly when partially furled.. There-in is the problem.. Because of the type of swivels used, this furler is only good for a furler and only works for reefing for a very brief period (through a squal line). It is best to consider this unit as a furler, not as roller reefing system.. If you want a roller reefing system as well, talk to your sail maker and purchase a Harken or others that have a double swivel in the halyard swivel, so your foil swivels independent of the halyard swivel. This give a tighter furl/roll. (hard to explan here.) I presently have a Harken MKII 2.5 and I'm very happy with it. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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Hood 810LD Furler
Steve,
One of the riggers I have used highly recommends the Harken unit. (For my Catalina 30 he suggests a Harken Unit 1, Mk-III.) So I've got that one on my short list. Which model do you have? What do you know about the Schaeffer units? They look like they might be built a bit better, but my rigger favors the Harken because of being lighter (less weight aloft). --Alan "Steve" wrote in message ... "Alan Gomes" wrote in message news:ksDKb.76717$xX.543454@attbi_s02... I have this furler on a 1987 Catalina 30 that I purchased last August. It can indeed furl in both directions. It's not a very good unit and I would not recommend buying one. Many owners complain of problems with it, especially with partially furling the sail. Specifically, the continuous line does not always hold the drum solidly in position and the drum can slip, causing the sail to unfurl. This can be minimized (though not always eliminated) by being careful to maintain tension on both sides of the furling line when cleating it off. Hood, by the way, acknowledges the inadequacy of this unit for reefing the sail and sells an "upgrade kit" for people wanting to use that feature reliably. (See below.) Alan is correct in this regard.. I didn't mention it because, from my experience with this unit, the sail never sets properly when partially furled.. There-in is the problem.. Because of the type of swivels used, this furler is only good for a furler and only works for reefing for a very brief period (through a squal line). It is best to consider this unit as a furler, not as roller reefing system.. If you want a roller reefing system as well, talk to your sail maker and purchase a Harken or others that have a double swivel in the halyard swivel, so your foil swivels independent of the halyard swivel. This give a tighter furl/roll. (hard to explan here.) I presently have a Harken MKII 2.5 and I'm very happy with it. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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