I have an Ericson 29 with standard wire standing rigging. I bought it used this Fall and have not sailed her at all yet. The boat came with a brand new CDI Roller Furler that has not been installed yet. Is this something I can do myself or do I need a yard to do it? I plan on having a yard step the mast in the spring so is it just best to have them do the furler at the same time? Thanks.
Do it Yourself Furler Install?
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Easily done with simple hand tools
if you have the install manual. If not try getting one on line or from the mfr. Install it before you hire the yard apes to step the mast
if you have the install manual. If not try getting one on line or from the mfr. Install it before you hire the yard apes to step the mast
It is a DIY job
Tim, I installed my own roller furler (Hood not CDI) and if I recall the CDI unit just fits over the existing stay and turnbuckle; no alterations to either. Just read the installation instructions several times and you should be OK. Kevin
Tim, I installed my own roller furler (Hood not CDI) and if I recall the CDI unit just fits over the existing stay and turnbuckle; no alterations to either. Just read the installation instructions several times and you should be OK. Kevin
easy do it yourself
I own a c-27 #1360.She carried hank on headsails SInce she was new in 74.Hurricane Floyd took her main and a 155 jenny as well as 4 stantions,both lifelines,stern rail and rudder.I rebuilt the rudder,stern rail replaced the stantions and lifelines,and had to do some glass work at two of the stantions and the sternrail.Next was replacing the sails.After serching forprice and reputaition, I ended up getting my sails at National Sail Supply in Florida.I was ofered a package that came with the CDI.I am glad I did.It's almost too simple to to jam or have failure. It was definatly the easiest part of the rebuild.The hardest part was getting the bend out of the sleeve.(It's coiled for shiping)Just follow the directions. Make shure you measure correctly. And then re-measure!Cuting too short would be bad.Good luck-Captain Ron
I own a c-27 #1360.She carried hank on headsails SInce she was new in 74.Hurricane Floyd took her main and a 155 jenny as well as 4 stantions,both lifelines,stern rail and rudder.I rebuilt the rudder,stern rail replaced the stantions and lifelines,and had to do some glass work at two of the stantions and the sternrail.Next was replacing the sails.After serching forprice and reputaition, I ended up getting my sails at National Sail Supply in Florida.I was ofered a package that came with the CDI.I am glad I did.It's almost too simple to to jam or have failure. It was definatly the easiest part of the rebuild.The hardest part was getting the bend out of the sleeve.(It's coiled for shiping)Just follow the directions. Make shure you measure correctly. And then re-measure!Cuting too short would be bad.Good luck-Captain Ron
CDI furler
Without any prior experience, my son and I installed a CDI furler on a 22' boat. It was pretty easy. I was very anal obout getting the measurements perfect before I cut the foil but other than that, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. There was a discrepency in the instructions about foil length measurements but when you get everything layed out with the foil uncoiled and see how it is supposed to work, it becomes intuitively obvious about the length measurement.
Without any prior experience, my son and I installed a CDI furler on a 22' boat. It was pretty easy. I was very anal obout getting the measurements perfect before I cut the foil but other than that, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. There was a discrepency in the instructions about foil length measurements but when you get everything layed out with the foil uncoiled and see how it is supposed to work, it becomes intuitively obvious about the length measurement.
The Manual Is On Line For free
Tim, Definitely a job you can do yourself. I removed a fifteen year old CDI unit and replaced it with a new FF9 unit this past spring. The manuals are available on line free of charge. I printed one out and took it to the boat before I bought the new unit. The manual was great and I basically figured out how I was going to handle the job before I bought the unit. It took about three hours with the help of a friend. Good luck. JM
Tim, Definitely a job you can do yourself. I removed a fifteen year old CDI unit and replaced it with a new FF9 unit this past spring. The manuals are available on line free of charge. I printed one out and took it to the boat before I bought the new unit. The manual was great and I basically figured out how I was going to handle the job before I bought the unit. It took about three hours with the help of a friend. Good luck. JM
CDI's are easy
Of all the furling systems on the market, CDI Flexible furlers have to be one of the easiest to install in terms of measuring, cutting and installing. So, don't sweat it. CDI incorporates their own jib halyard system, so if you need a 2nd halyard for sail changes, it is not the best. They work well and I think are great for trailerable boats where the flexible extrusion bends. For larger boats with more demanding use, I prefer more expensive systems with aluminum extrusions. The best out there in my opinion for that type of furler is Furlex.
Of all the furling systems on the market, CDI Flexible furlers have to be one of the easiest to install in terms of measuring, cutting and installing. So, don't sweat it. CDI incorporates their own jib halyard system, so if you need a 2nd halyard for sail changes, it is not the best. They work well and I think are great for trailerable boats where the flexible extrusion bends. For larger boats with more demanding use, I prefer more expensive systems with aluminum extrusions. The best out there in my opinion for that type of furler is Furlex.
Approximate Cost of upgrading to furling
Does anyone know what the approximate cost would be for me to upgrade my boat to a roller furling system? This would include having the current sail changed from its current hank system. I have a Hunter 22. What is the best and most inexpensive way to to this? Oh, Btw, I do trailer sail that boat so does that change anything about going to roller furling?
Does anyone know what the approximate cost would be for me to upgrade my boat to a roller furling system? This would include having the current sail changed from its current hank system. I have a Hunter 22. What is the best and most inexpensive way to to this? Oh, Btw, I do trailer sail that boat so does that change anything about going to roller furling?
Check the catalogs
Bad For your Hunter 22, check the West Marine catalogs or other vendors, and find the furling system(s) that fit your boat. There will be a range of prices, but you'll be in the ballpark. You can also check them on line. Then add a few hundred dollars to add a luff tape to your existing hank on sail, or price out a new sail on line. It's like going to Amazon.com to price books. Good luck, Stu
Bad For your Hunter 22, check the West Marine catalogs or other vendors, and find the furling system(s) that fit your boat. There will be a range of prices, but you'll be in the ballpark. You can also check them on line. Then add a few hundred dollars to add a luff tape to your existing hank on sail, or price out a new sail on line. It's like going to Amazon.com to price books. Good luck, Stu
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