Replacing Rod Rigging

[Chainplate]

Our old Reckmann furlers have to use rod rigging so after 30 years of hard sailing, we figured it was time to replace the rod. However, once the furlers were stretched out on the ground, it became obvious that they aren't going to come apart easily. I'm at a loss on how to separate the foil sections, which I need to do to get to the nylon (I think they're nylon) bearings and spacers. The foil sections should just slide apart but they're not budging.

I sure would appreciate hearing from anyone who has faced this problem. Our rigger here in Thailand is suggesting that we buy new furlers and I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.


Fair winds and calm seas.

 

[ghostlymoron]

You might get a better response if you re title it reckman furlers. Rod rigging is not attracting much interest.

 

[savageseadog]

If you get a price for the rod from Allspars in Plymouth they may give you some idea.

 

[Concerto]

It is most likely that the foil sections have "welded" together with salt or corrosion, or both. I would try using some boiling water to crack the joint, followed by some WD40 for lubrication.

 

[wklein]

Ummm, how far is the furler from the nearest rod press? when we have this problem we tack weld the end of the old rod to the new one pull it through the entire system cut it and cold head the other end. Obviously this is impractical if your out in the sticks. (fwi you should be reheading rod every 5 years and replacing every 10)