I called Tom at CDI to ask about the cleat. He informed me that it was an earlier idea that was scrapped, and with the new drums you have to use knots. The installation manuel says after estimating the sail hoist cut the halyard to length. I didnt cut the halyard. If I cut the halyard and put up a smaller jib with a shorter hoist the halyard will be too short. So far I intend to agree with Jeff. I dont like this halyard. I dont like having to secure halyards and down hauls with knots. Im beginning to think this furler is not really designed for changing jibs. Im a new owner. Time will tell. I hope im not sorry I bought this thing.
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I'm sort of a beginner, but why would you want to change jibs on a roller furler. I thought that is why you have a roller furler. Roll in if it's too much and let out when you need more. If you are true racer, then I doubt I would go with a roller furler and just have multi jibs for wind conditions.
I'm sort of a beginner, but why would you want to change jibs on a roller furler. I thought that is why you have a roller furler. Roll in if it's too much and let out when you need more. If you are true racer, then I doubt I would go with a roller furler and just have multi jibs for wind conditions.
That's why racers don't use the CDI furler.
CDI recognizes that fact, and doesn't pretend that their product is very good for racing. They aim at the cruising and small boat market. The Harken systems tend to be designed for racing.
CDI recognizes that fact, and doesn't pretend that their product is very good for racing. They aim at the cruising and small boat market. The Harken systems tend to be designed for racing.
CDI
The "CD" in CDI stands for "cruising designs". This furler is not designed for the sailor who wants to change jibs frequently.
The "CD" in CDI stands for "cruising designs". This furler is not designed for the sailor who wants to change jibs frequently.
Reply to Clif on Roller Furl
Ive been sailing for over 50 years and when I raced a bigger boat a long time ago I had pro furl racing model furler with a removable drum. For racing I had a mylar deck sweeper genoa. I would take the drum off and hoist the jib up the track when the race was over I took it down. I never partially rolled a jib. I dont believe in it. If you want to know why e mail me at bffatcat@yahoo.com and I`ll be glad to explain this to you. I dont think this forum is the proper place for personal comments. What I do if it breezes up is reef. It that dosent do it I take the main sail down completely. Bob
Ive been sailing for over 50 years and when I raced a bigger boat a long time ago I had pro furl racing model furler with a removable drum. For racing I had a mylar deck sweeper genoa. I would take the drum off and hoist the jib up the track when the race was over I took it down. I never partially rolled a jib. I dont believe in it. If you want to know why e mail me at bffatcat@yahoo.com and I`ll be glad to explain this to you. I dont think this forum is the proper place for personal comments. What I do if it breezes up is reef. It that dosent do it I take the main sail down completely. Bob
Clif hits the nail on the head
Bob, if you want to change jibs a lot, don't get the furler. Like everything else on a sailboat, there is a trade off here. Most of us put one jib on it and leave it up all summer and , when partially furled, we live with the disadvantages of losing good sail shape. Few serious bouy racers use a furler for this very reason. I am primarily a cruiser and when bouy racing serve as crew, so my own boats rarely did the course thing. I did sail for 20 years changing jibs before I got a furler. For my cruising needs - and some short handed distance racing - I am more than willing to live with the short comings of a furler and now consider it a valuable piece of gear. You sound like you are not willing to live with its short comings, so perhaps it is not the right move for you.
Bob, if you want to change jibs a lot, don't get the furler. Like everything else on a sailboat, there is a trade off here. Most of us put one jib on it and leave it up all summer and , when partially furled, we live with the disadvantages of losing good sail shape. Few serious bouy racers use a furler for this very reason. I am primarily a cruiser and when bouy racing serve as crew, so my own boats rarely did the course thing. I did sail for 20 years changing jibs before I got a furler. For my cruising needs - and some short handed distance racing - I am more than willing to live with the short comings of a furler and now consider it a valuable piece of gear. You sound like you are not willing to live with its short comings, so perhaps it is not the right move for you.
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