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Photo below shows the Schaefer
furling unit. Unit is shown upside down. The 'C' bracket
with clevis pin was fastened to the furler with some sort of
nut, that was secured by a stainless roll pin.
The 1/2in course threaded stud/bolt
at the bottom of the furler is drilled to accommodate the roll
pin. Nut shown is just for the photo, the original fastener
'disappeared' under sail. (coupled with the foot of the jib/furler
suddenly lifting under sail). Roll pin was found broken in two
pieces.
The jib has the stay sewn into the
luff. There is a swivel at the top of the mast to allow it
to furl. The furler/jib are not on the head stay, but secured to
the deck just aft of the head stay.
Indications are the original nut was likely drilled thru to
accommodate the roll pin. |
