Made a couple of modifications. I was lucky enough to find some 1/8 id X .625 od roller bearings at our hardware store. Bought 3 for $4 a piece. They fit inside the end plugs after a little sanding. So I installed a bearing in the bottom of the drum (at the plug), at the top of the drum (inside the 1/2 pipe that's glues to the female adapter) and at the head (in the plug). The furler spins with ease. Total cost of furler is less than $20. Can't wait to try it out on the water, but it works great in the driveway.
Nothing hard about building this but a Dremel tool makes it easier.
