Replacement line for CDI Rolling Furler

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Curwen

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Jun 25, 2015
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Weather is turning nice enough to start thinking about improvements for this season.

I have an 02 Hunter 260 with a CDI rolling furler. I am looking at getting a new foil for the furler. While looking at the replacement parts, I saw replacement line for $89 for 1/4 inch line.

I'd like to replace my line as it aggravates my hands every time I need to bring in the sail. Am I safe to assume that any low stretch marine quality line would also do? I see alternative pricing for quality line for about half of what CDI has on their site. Any concerns going with a different line than the one from CDI?
 
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shemandr

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Jan 1, 2006
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Slickcraft 26 Sailfish
Obviously thicker line is easier on the hands. But there's a limit of how much thicker line you can fit on the drum. Thicker line also creates more drag going thru eyes and blocks can be harder to use. Polyester covers on only the part of the line you handle can be best of both. The line has to work with line stopper, clutch, cam or jam cleats too.
Some buy thicker core and cover for handling and strip out the core for the drum.
 
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Oct 10, 2009
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Curwen said:
Weather is turning nice enough to start thinking about improvements for this season.

I have an 02 Hunter 260 with a CDI rolling furler. I am looking at getting a new foil for the furler. While looking at the replacement parts, I saw replacement line for $89 for 1/4 inch line.

I'd like to replace my line as it aggravates my hands every time I need to bring in the sail. Am I safe to assume that any low stretch marine quality line would also do? I see alternative pricing for quality line for about half of what CDI has on their site. Any concerns going with a different line than the one from CDI?
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If the question is whether to use the same diameter, but good quality low stretch line that you can find cheaper, the answer is yes. As to going up in diameter, I am cautious generally about exceeding the CDI recommend max, which is probably 1/4. However, as others have said, removing the core of the first few wraps may do the trick if you move up a 16th or so.

I wonder also whether there are other ropes with a softer feel (I pretty much use Sta-set for my low stretch lines) though since you're trying to save money, that my not be possible.
 
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Crazy Dave Condon

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Jun 8, 2004
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You should buy the CDI FF2 line if it is the internal jib halyard as it will has a plastic guide attached to that line. The manual for the FF2 ca be found under hunter 260 boat information. The forum store can sell parts to you
 
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Timm R Oday25

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Mar 2, 2019
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Dave , the poster was asking about the furling line ,not the halyard .I am not sure what he means by replacing the foil .
Perhaps he is referring to the extrusion ? The small plastic piece that attaches halyard is no longer available .I tried ordering one several years back .
Curwen, perhaps these tips will help;
The angle from the drum to the first fairlead or block is critical to how easy the line winds up the drum .
If you head up almost to the point where the Genoa is almost luffing before reefing really helps making it easier to pull the line in as well .
 
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