So here is a new game -

[Robbie.g]

As it happens on a re-rig today came across exactly the same injury, it was from a GOIOT furler...Really, really old one...Am i right?? Whats my prize? and what a heinous bearing setup right inside the drum, anyone else had any experience of these furlers??

[davidsamuelson]

I have seen this type of problem when the patented Profurl wrapstop is not installed correctly - usually too loose on the stay. There is often the black bearing residue left on the stay.
I have sailed half way around the world with a profurl (put on in Tahiti in 1984) and the unit has never missed a beat. Install any unit correctly and they usually do the job intended.
Thanks for the game. David

[Brian Duff]

people have also sailed around the world in little canoes. anything is possible, but the argument should be - what is safe ?

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