Harken MKIV furler install

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LogoFreak

Decided to upgrade from the hood seafurl 915 to a Harken MKIV unit 1. I'm not a fan of the continuous line furlers.

Mast came down a week ago and I'm in the process of essentially replacing everything on it, lights, vhf antenna and all the wiring.

I started by asking the "Pros" about what furler size I need and got nothing but a headache, I'll trust my ability in reading a manual more than their so called "20+ experience".

New forestay being ordered tomorrow and then time permitting will be putting together the new furler in a week or two.
Antoni - Vancouver BC
1992 Catalina 34 Tall rig fin keel mk 1.5 "Polonaise"
Hull number 1179

fatamorgana

#1
We just replaced our old furler with the Harken MKIV unit 1 this summer.  Install was painless.  Works great!
1988 C34 wing keel, standard rig

crieders

Just did mine too
I made the mistake of not consulting with a rigger
So took it down and re did it
Your photo has the correct part
Cliff Rieders, c34 tall rig, 1990, hull #1022

Ron Hill

#3
Logo : With the mast down you just might want to install a Hinkley TV antenna? (no power needed)!!  Look at my Mainsheet tech note article (on the same topic).

I also added an "A" "B" switch so I could also get FM stereo radio when not watching TV!! 

A few thoughts
Ron, Apache #788

LogoFreak

What's a TV antenna? FM radio? Lol
Kidding. I don't listen to fm, and nothing but bad news on tv. Spotify and Netflix for me!
I did add a 4G wifi hotspot that's linked to my cell provider which shares my data plan with my cell phone.
Antoni - Vancouver BC
1992 Catalina 34 Tall rig fin keel mk 1.5 "Polonaise"
Hull number 1179