Furling/reefing Headsail Systems

[Don K.]

I have A 26 foot Chrysler used only for coastal crusing. What is the most afforable and efficent system on the market?

 

[David]

REAL Furler

The CDI Flexible Furler is the simplest, most durable and least expensive.

 

[R.W. Landau]

Costs

The CDI flex Furler II should cost about $600 The luff tape and UV cover should be about $5.50 / foot. If you measure the three side of your jib that is the footage you need. The deck hardware will be about $100. You are probably talking $1100 to $1200 if you do the work. Don't spend the money on the sail work if the sail is shot. Also if the sail is too light, don't use Sunbrella. It will weigh the sail down and the sail will not perform as it did. Get the advice from the sail maker that will do the work. They are normal pretty good about that. The CDI site has good directions for self installation. Make sure you do not cut any corners. If you are planning on doing this do it now. The sail makers are booked to April and if you wait two weeks, you will wait till July for the work to be done. Some of the boat shows are starting and the sail makers will get busy real quick.r.w.landau

 

[Warren Renninger]

Yes, CDI

Agree on CDI. Best way to go for smaller boats and sails.

 

[Tom s/v GAIA]

I am happy with our C D I

It's given us no trouble at all, and it's been on the boat for 8 or 10 years.tom

 

[Kevin]

Also check out the Hood 707 SL

The CDI furlers have a good reputation and if you can fit the FF4 model on your boat then nothing else can touch it for price.I looked at CDI for my CS27 but my forestay length pushes me up to the FF6, throw in the ball bearing option and I was in the same price range (here in Canada) as the Hood Seafurl 707. Its a nice unit,take a look.The only thing I don't like about CDi is that you can't get round extrusions which make a neater furl.Kevin