First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20.

[Tim11465]

I'm thinking about a furling system for the headsail. Does anyone have recommendations?
I have the original sail plus a genoa. My guess on the genoa is about 130%

 

[rgranger]

You have to have the luff recut to fit the furler. ... and you need to add the U-resistant fabric to the tailing edge. If the Genoa is also original, it is probably not worth recutting. You will have to buy a new headsail.

 

[jssailem]

Tim, furler systems come in several price ranges and structures. You will need to decide what your pocketbook says about this addition. A common model uses an aluminum foil extrusion that holds your foresail/genoa in place. It uses a 6mm channel to insert the sail. Your sail needs a luff line so that the sail can be inserted into the furler extrusion. I think this is what @rgranger has in mind when he talks about "recutting your sail." If you have the "hank-on" type of fastener for attaching your sail to the forestay, buying a new sail might be less expensive than altering your old sail.

 

[Timm R Oday25]

The view from here . Most of us starting our boat owning experiances with a smaller boat . I've owned and used CDI branded furlers for perhaps 25 years . Tough ,durable and affordable . Are they as good as a Harken ? No the foil itself bends and doesn't present as a clean a surface as an aluminum foil does. The CDI brand has many followers in the smaller boat category as the mast is easily stepped without the potential for damage .

 

[Indysailor]

Yeah, can't go wrong with a CDI. You will need to have a luff tape added to your sail (choose the Genoa for that), or itay be time to guy a new sail at the same time.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

CDI was sold recently to a company out in California. I do not have their current contract information but this forum store continues to be a dealer for CDI. I second the recommendation for CDI as I introduced their smaller furlers way back when

 

[jssailem]

CDI is not far removed from our SBO family. It was purchased last year by non other than our "JudyB". When I chatted with her last December they were in the throws of transition. She helped me figure out a possible solution for a boat owner with an extrusion issue. She is right on top of her stuff.
With her knowledge of sails this should be a great connection for the boat owners wanting a viable and affordable furler system like that of CDI.

Cruising Design International

Headsail and mainsail furling systems for boats up to 40'. CDI has been providing furling systems to the sailing industry for over 40 years.

www.sailcdi.com

 

[Timm R Oday25]

Well ,if Judy B is in charge ,I have no doubt CDI will continue to prosper and be well run .

 

[Sailor Sue]

I would also look at a Schaefer CF-500. It's in the same price range as the CDI, but in my opinion is a much better system. It has a top swivel bearing, does not have the built-in halyard, and the lower furling assembly comes off for trailering. Many of the Schaefer features are the same as found on their bigger systems.