Hi
@Golfpro
It looks like it’s an old Crusing Design International “Reefer II” from the 1980’s . Check with them.
http://www.sailcdi.com/.
The Reefer style CDI was sold before I became a distributor, so I am not very familiar with them. There were differences between small and large sizes, and this one looks a little different from the ones I’ve seen before. So there a chance I’m wrong, but I’d bet a round of beers for you and you first mate that’s an old CDI.
CDI may have a replacement drum that is compatible with the old Reefers,, but don’t get your hopes up to far. As far as I know, they don’t have a copy of the old owner manuals either. But you could double check with them. Maybe they found one since the last time I inquired.
Have you inspected the aluminum extrusions and all the joints? They may be loose or completely disconnected from each other, or bent/twisted. That could cause a rip in the luff of the headsail.
The connectors between the extrusion sections were plastic, and are often bent or brittle from age. While you might find some old ones in a salvage pile. Last time I checked,nobody had a source for replacement connectors.
Before you start looking for ideas on how to build you own or find used parts, you should seriously consider inspecting and replacing the forestay. It’s probably several decades old and could have broken strands and rust inside the swages. That means removing the furler, which may not survive the process.
Judy B
Longtime CDI distributor