I am putting a CDI roller furler on my 94 Hunter 26 and am having a problem with the stem end fitting. The forestay cannot be attached without the roller unit of the furler hitting against the top end of the stem end fitting where the jib would have been attached. Has anyone done this and how did you do it? Thanks
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Doug Winter
I'm not sure
I think what you are trying to tell us is that you need about a six inch long extension on the bottom of your furling can. I have a 94, H26 with a CDI Furler. I had to order 2 stainless steel extensions with holes every inch to allow for clearance between the boat and the furler. If this is what you think you need, and I didn't make myself clear email me at dgwinter@home.com
I think what you are trying to tell us is that you need about a six inch long extension on the bottom of your furling can. I have a 94, H26 with a CDI Furler. I had to order 2 stainless steel extensions with holes every inch to allow for clearance between the boat and the furler. If this is what you think you need, and I didn't make myself clear email me at dgwinter@home.com
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Alan
Mine is scored a little from hittin stem end
I just bought a used '94 with a CDI installed previously. The bottom of the drum while not touching the stem end fitting obviously hits it at times. The dealer who sold it to me said that it was specifically made for the boat and not to worry. The surveyer was not so sure and called Hunter. They told him that the unit should probably not be touching (no kidding). Any way I have used it six times so far and it works. It doesn't look like any modifications were made but I am no expert. Try calling Hunter or CDI.
I just bought a used '94 with a CDI installed previously. The bottom of the drum while not touching the stem end fitting obviously hits it at times. The dealer who sold it to me said that it was specifically made for the boat and not to worry. The surveyer was not so sure and called Hunter. They told him that the unit should probably not be touching (no kidding). Any way I have used it six times so far and it works. It doesn't look like any modifications were made but I am no expert. Try calling Hunter or CDI.
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Leo Brown
Sounds easy
I bought a used H26 with a CDI furler and raised the mast at home just to check the rigging. Found the mast severly raked, front of mast base 1/2" up. Read the CDI instructions and found they use the original forestay, I modified the nylon bushing inside the furler and now have it attached w/o the plates. The mast sits firmly on the step and is vertical, but the furler housing is bent against the bow bracket.
I bought a used H26 with a CDI furler and raised the mast at home just to check the rigging. Found the mast severly raked, front of mast base 1/2" up. Read the CDI instructions and found they use the original forestay, I modified the nylon bushing inside the furler and now have it attached w/o the plates. The mast sits firmly on the step and is vertical, but the furler housing is bent against the bow bracket.
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Ron Mehringer
Like Doug said
I'm not exactly sure of the problem you are trying to describe, but Doug is correct about the extensions. Below the drum there need to be two 6" chainplates. They are used to get the drum to clear the deck. The CDI model I have on my 97 H26 was called the FF3H26, specifically because of these modifications to the normal FF3. Ron M s/v Hydro-Therapy
I'm not exactly sure of the problem you are trying to describe, but Doug is correct about the extensions. Below the drum there need to be two 6" chainplates. They are used to get the drum to clear the deck. The CDI model I have on my 97 H26 was called the FF3H26, specifically because of these modifications to the normal FF3. Ron M s/v Hydro-Therapy
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Jeff
6" Extension
Tom, when we bought our boat the CDI furler was already installed. Mine has 6" perforated extension plates that allow it to just clear the forward cleat. They due the job but the drum rotated to a small extent when we used it. I solved this by installing a nut and bolt thru them midway between the drum and U bolt. That allowed the plates to use the U bolt for anti rotation. Our boat had a white plastic (UHMWPE) bearing inside the drum housing. We went 2 years struggling to get the sail in and out till I contacted CDI and bought a direct replacement stainless steel bearing kit. It drops right in. It cost about $90. It made a world of difference. If you want a couple of pictures of my set-up let me know. "Festivity" 1996 H26
Tom, when we bought our boat the CDI furler was already installed. Mine has 6" perforated extension plates that allow it to just clear the forward cleat. They due the job but the drum rotated to a small extent when we used it. I solved this by installing a nut and bolt thru them midway between the drum and U bolt. That allowed the plates to use the U bolt for anti rotation. Our boat had a white plastic (UHMWPE) bearing inside the drum housing. We went 2 years struggling to get the sail in and out till I contacted CDI and bought a direct replacement stainless steel bearing kit. It drops right in. It cost about $90. It made a world of difference. If you want a couple of pictures of my set-up let me know. "Festivity" 1996 H26
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Mike Pajewski
I have the same unit as Ron
I have the FF3-H26 like Ron's installed on my H26. CDI produced this unit as the fractional rig on our boat requires the smaller luff extension, but has to clear the bigger forestay and toggle. The installation instructions have you shorten the forestay 4-3/8 inches. If they did not do this, the drum won't clear the deck. The link plates then install between the bottom of the drum and the tack fitting. There is some adjustement by pulling the pin and sliding the black drum up out of the metal housing. This will allow you to take up on the turnbuckle for the forestay. If your metal housing is hitting the deck, you might want to check this. The foil should be fairly taught. If it is real loose and floppy, you will end up with bad sail shape and some nasty weather helm. Don't forget to put cotter pins in when you are done. The CDI rep at the boat show told me a horror story about someone leaving these out and the turnbuckles loosened and seperated over time. Once you tune it and figure it out, the CDI unit is pretty bulletproof. Good Luck. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
I have the FF3-H26 like Ron's installed on my H26. CDI produced this unit as the fractional rig on our boat requires the smaller luff extension, but has to clear the bigger forestay and toggle. The installation instructions have you shorten the forestay 4-3/8 inches. If they did not do this, the drum won't clear the deck. The link plates then install between the bottom of the drum and the tack fitting. There is some adjustement by pulling the pin and sliding the black drum up out of the metal housing. This will allow you to take up on the turnbuckle for the forestay. If your metal housing is hitting the deck, you might want to check this. The foil should be fairly taught. If it is real loose and floppy, you will end up with bad sail shape and some nasty weather helm. Don't forget to put cotter pins in when you are done. The CDI rep at the boat show told me a horror story about someone leaving these out and the turnbuckles loosened and seperated over time. Once you tune it and figure it out, the CDI unit is pretty bulletproof. Good Luck. Mike Pajewski H26 "Loon"
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Dave Condon
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The top black fitting on the system where the internal halyard goes thru was redesigned. As a result, it hits the mast and thus binds. I have to cut the extrusion a little shorter for the top piece to clear. Mike Pajewski has the old style. You guys need to call Joe at CDI and tell him this. Hey Mike, I still have that big buzzle but now have to work on loosing it as I am diabetic. Need to stay around for a while so you guys have to put up with ole CRAZZZY Crazy Davy
The top black fitting on the system where the internal halyard goes thru was redesigned. As a result, it hits the mast and thus binds. I have to cut the extrusion a little shorter for the top piece to clear. Mike Pajewski has the old style. You guys need to call Joe at CDI and tell him this. Hey Mike, I still have that big buzzle but now have to work on loosing it as I am diabetic. Need to stay around for a while so you guys have to put up with ole CRAZZZY Crazy Davy
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