[Rhodes22-list] Furler drum part missing

[John Lock]

The spool/drum on my jib furler doesn't have the metal shroud or 
housing (not sure what you call that) that keeps the line on the 
spool, (see photo attached).  This causes a problem when unfurling 
the jib if I don't tend the furling line carefully.  The line tends 
to drop off outside the spool and winds around the headstay 
underneath instead and I have to go up there and untangle the mess 
before I can furl it back in again.

Now... if I keep tension on the furling line with one hand while I 
pull out the jib sheet with the other hand, I can keep it winding on 
the spool OK.  But that makes for a juggling act that I'm growing tired of.

So, can you get replacement parts for furlers like that?  I can't 
tell what make it is, the only marking I can find says "Made in 
Taiwan".  Also, this is a non-GB rig so not sure if they can be of any help.

Cheers!

John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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