Genoa furler repair at North Fambridge

[philld]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend someone to check and repair my Genoa furling mechanism in the Fambridge area please?

Cheers
Phil

 

[sailorman]

what make is it

 

[philld]

It's a facnor LS180

 

[Daydream believer]

T & S rigging Downs Rd Maldon!!

 

[philld]

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[nigelm]

DRS rigging , his number is in the fambridge handbook

 

[philld]

Thanks for suggesting DRS. I've just moved the boat back to Fambridge from a mooring on the Orwell, and I'm just beginning to find out who to go to for what!

 

[nigelm]

Ok , are you in the marina or on a mooring ? .
I'm down first ramp at the end opposite the ramp ,
Dave the rigger has done a job for me this week so I'll be there over Easter to see what he did .

Nige

 

[philld]

I'm on a swing mooring, pretty close to the Yacht Station pontoon.

Phil

 

[Bru]

What's actually the problem with the furler Phil?

 

[philld]

The Genoa is difficult to furl and unfurl. The halyard swivel is stiff and does not turn freely. When rinsed out and lubrication squirted into the top, significant amounts of rust seem to be coming out of the bottom. Once under tension with the Genoa on it, the swivel locks up and the Genoa halyard wraps itself around the furler when trying to unfurl the sail.

Phil

 

[Bru]

Doesn't sound good, bit more than a DIY fix I suspect

 

[philld]

With a bit of luck they may be able to remove the swivel, split it, and replace the ball races. Otherwise it looks like I'll need a new one. In either case it means getting the swivel off the forestay which is well outside my comfort zone unfortunately.

Phil