If it's the old style GB furler, I've made a couple of bearings from Delrin rod stock I got off ebay.
Here are a few pics of furlers I have out back in the woods behind the house. Ed K used to call it Edenton North because I've had several Rhodes 22s and have tons of parts.
I made the black one and one of the white ones.
I'll have to send the pics in a couple of replies because of the file sizes.


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On Mon, Oct 24, 2022, 2:37 PM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> Frank,
>
> I had the same problem a few years ago on the Carol Lee 2.  The piece fell
> off while we were sailing and it was hard to roll the genoa.  Since the
> boat was on the mooring midseason I needed a quick easy fix.  After
> removing the remaining 1/2 plate I bought a cap for 1/2" PVC pipe
> (available at any good hardware store).  I drilled a hole in the middle of
> the cap approximately 1/8" wide to accommodate the forestay.  I cut the cap
> in half so I could place it over the forestay with the genoa assembly
> lifted up a few inches.  I also sliced a 4" piece of 3/8" ID nylobraid
> (reinforced flexible pvc tubing - also available in a good hardware store)
> and slid it over the forestay above the cap.  The split cap was then
> secured with a stainless steel hose clamp (available guess where?)  The
> nylobraid was slid into the cap and into the furler pipe acting as a pivot
> point and centering bearing.  All the materials cost less than $5 and it
> worked so well that I kept it that way and sold the boat years later with a
> spare split cap on board to use when the old one wears out.  The cap rests
> on the top of the forestay crimped fitting and the whole assembly pivots on
> it.  Call me if you need a better explanation of this easy fix.  Email
> directly for my number.
>
> * Thanks and Stay Well,*
>
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Pinafore*
>
> *Needham, MA*
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 8:08 AM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Listmates,
> >
> > The bottom end of the roller furling apparatus on my Rhodes has suffered
> > damage, as shown in the attached photos.  Does anyone know where I can
> > obtain a replacement for the black circular part that has broken in half?
> > And does anyone know what materials it is made of, in case I can find
> > someone to make a replacement?  Possibly Delrin?
> >
> > I’m happy to order a new part from Stan, of course, if that’s an option.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > Frank Goldsmith
> > S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
> > Fairview, NC
> > Lake Keowee, SC
> >
> >
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