I'm hoping to install a CDI Flexible Furler. Does anyone know if the FF2 will work on the 1994 H26 or is it too small?
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I've been looking around for one also. I think the ff4 with the ball bearing kit is the way to go. Should be able to get one for around $520.00 with the ball bearings.
I've been looking around for one also. I think the ff4 with the ball bearing kit is the way to go. Should be able to get one for around $520.00 with the ball bearings.
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There are several H26/260 at our marina. Some have the FF2, and others use the larger, FF4. I personally would go for the FF4. I have the H240 with the FF2, and the drum just barely holds enoughline to furl the jib.
There are several H26/260 at our marina. Some have the FF2, and others use the larger, FF4. I personally would go for the FF4. I have the H240 with the FF2, and the drum just barely holds enoughline to furl the jib.
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We sell the CDI furlers in the Chandlery on this site. The FF2 is spec'd for the Hunter 26 based on the length of the headstay. We do carry the FF4 also. At the expense of being too commerical, our prices are very competitive and we are happy to help with any questions. Take a look.
We sell the CDI furlers in the Chandlery on this site. The FF2 is spec'd for the Hunter 26 based on the length of the headstay. We do carry the FF4 also. At the expense of being too commerical, our prices are very competitive and we are happy to help with any questions. Take a look.
I have a 4/6 drum.
Not sure if it is still the same though as the boat is a '94 and I bought it already installed. That drum is too large to fit without tangs and therefore you would need to shorten your forestay. I think the ff2 drum will fit without the tangs. I would call them, have seen both boats with either furler. alan
Not sure if it is still the same though as the boat is a '94 and I bought it already installed. That drum is too large to fit without tangs and therefore you would need to shorten your forestay. I think the ff2 drum will fit without the tangs. I would call them, have seen both boats with either furler. alan
I consider it too small
I know there are a few 26's/260's out there with FF2's and technically, it fits CDI's specs, but I think you would be happier with the FF4 in the long run and I would get the ball bearing option. I have heard of a few extrusion twisting problems with the FF2 on that boat and it probably happens because of the load on the extrusion while sailing partially reefed.
I know there are a few 26's/260's out there with FF2's and technically, it fits CDI's specs, but I think you would be happier with the FF4 in the long run and I would get the ball bearing option. I have heard of a few extrusion twisting problems with the FF2 on that boat and it probably happens because of the load on the extrusion while sailing partially reefed.
too small
My last boat, a MacGregor 25, had the FF2 with about a 130% genoa and it was too small, I had to go with a small diameter furling line to get enough line on the drum to fully unfurl the sail. The small diameter line was strong enough, but hard on the hands when furling the jib. On my current boat, a 1994 Hunter 26, I have the FF3 witht he larger diameter drum and it works signifidcantly better. I would strongly suggest getting a furler with the ball bearing option, I do not have it & friction is an issue.
My last boat, a MacGregor 25, had the FF2 with about a 130% genoa and it was too small, I had to go with a small diameter furling line to get enough line on the drum to fully unfurl the sail. The small diameter line was strong enough, but hard on the hands when furling the jib. On my current boat, a 1994 Hunter 26, I have the FF3 witht he larger diameter drum and it works signifidcantly better. I would strongly suggest getting a furler with the ball bearing option, I do not have it & friction is an issue.
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