How does one transport a CDI Furler?

[Tom2903]

This is the first trailable I have had, really for my grandson (link attached for boat) Trying to plan a method of transporting a CDI FF2 furler other than strapping to the mast. It does not seem that it would flex while pulling trailor, or am I just paranoid.


LL

 

[Joe11688]

Transport a CDI Furler

Tom,
You would need to Bungee the furler to the mast. What you could do is tie a board to the mast to support the overhang of the furler drum, after the mast is tied to the bow and stern rails. I would disconnect the furler from the tang where the forestay connects so that the wire doesn't get bent while en-route. I made up a furler crotch out of a 3' length of schedule 40 PVC and two small pieces of wood. I cut the PVC in half length wise and used wood screws to hold it all together. I countersunk the holes in the PVC so that the screw heads don't mar the furler luff. I have a Mickey Mouse type of connection for my forestay which makes it easier and faster to disconnect my furler, and still provide the strength and flexibility of the connection. I use the furler crotch to support the drum which goes beyond the mast hinge plate, and I use ropes and bungees to tie the furler to the mast. It should ride pretty easy with no problem.
Joe

 

[Joe11688]

Forestay connection

This is my Mickey Mouse forestay connection.

 

[Tom2903]

Thanks

Thanks for the pictures, make me feel more at ease when get his boat ready to launch in the spring, I hope.

I had two profurls on my OI 416, but they were professional installed. Getting the CDI FF2 with ball bearing and plan to do it ourself. I see you MM connection of your forestay, what length is your vessel?

Tom

 

[Joe11688]

CDI FF-2 Roller Furler

Tom,
I have an 86 O'Day 222 (21'9" LOA) with a CDI FF-2 Roller Furler. When I ordered my FF-2 roller furler off Rudy, he advised me to get the furler without the ball bearings and just use the flat washer that comes with it. The ball bearings can sieze up and cause problems. He told me that the FF-1 and FF-2 furlers roll pretty easy without the ball bearings. Also, make sure that you have a toggle fitting at both ends of the forestay. A "T" Ball fitting which fits into a slotted mast won't allow enough flexibility and will break off causing you to lose the mast. If your mast has slots, you need to install a tang for the forestay and use a toggle fitting with a toggle strap. What I did was use a swaged 5/16" Marine eye fitting, a toggle strap, and a rigging pin with two washers and a round cotter ring to attach it to the mast tang. I had a friend come down and help me install my furler and it came out pretty decent. In fact, this guy had made his own mast raising/lowering Gin Pole rig using a 2 1/2" Aluminim pipe with a small boat winch to raise and lower his mast all by himself,---with the furler attached! This blew my mind because I had always wanted a furler but didn't think it was posible to do mast raising with one attached. So I stole his mast raising rig idea and built mine out of Oak, which can come apart in two pieces. I use my boom vang with an extra long braid line, instead of a small boat winch. I've since retired the wooden Gin Pole for one made of 1" stainless Steel pipe, which also comes apart for easy stowing on the boat. I never know when that old 100 year old drawbridge is going to break down again and force me to take my mast down on the water to get back up the river. "Been there, done that."
Joe