Ok, so the update...
I took the sail down, removed the furling line and flushed everything
with Dawn liquid soap and fresh water.
I installed the newer furling line, I had onboard, that came from the
main boom furler.
I checked alignment from the drum and added a block to adjust that a bit
better.
I tried to take the sleeve off the top of the furling drum that allows
fore-stay adjustment but, I could not budge those screws. I think they
need to come out and get replaced with something better than a slotted
machine screw head. The tension seemed ok (at least to me) so, I let
that go.
I put everything back together and the furling is working much
smoother. Unfurls nicely and a reasonable effort to furl manually
without gloves. I'd say the exercise was a success. I'd still like to
service it more fully this coming off season. the good news is that I
really see no reason I can't get plenty more use out of this old furler
if I stay up on the maintenance.
Thanks for all the advice and insights!
Danny
T40
Rum Runner IV
Mattapoisett, MA
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