I am purchasing a 1986 O'day 272 and I'm very much looking forward to sailing a bigger boat again (up from a Hunter 170). The 272 is a very nice design with sweet lines and amazing room inside. My question for other owners regards recommendations for the optimum roller furling unit to purchase for the foresail. Most of my sailing will be singlehanded or with limited experience crew, so I want the upgrade in place when I launch the boat later this fall. The boat also needs new sails so I would rather buy one roller furling 130 and have it right the first time out. I have reviewed info for the standard names like Harken, CDI, etc. But I have also wondered about the different design of the Spin Tec model. Any thoughts or insights from other "experienced" 272 owners would be appreciated. Thanks, Brad B
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My 272
had a CDI Furler and a 150 Genoa that worked GREAT. My 322 also has the CDI with the 150. Basically the single line systems are very simple to operate, easy with one person. I have also used the Harken systems, they seem alittle more high tech, which could mean more things to go wrong. Just my thoughts. Good luck, you will love the 272. Jeff
had a CDI Furler and a 150 Genoa that worked GREAT. My 322 also has the CDI with the 150. Basically the single line systems are very simple to operate, easy with one person. I have also used the Harken systems, they seem alittle more high tech, which could mean more things to go wrong. Just my thoughts. Good luck, you will love the 272. Jeff
furlers IMHO
I've used them all and installed most of the major broans on boats. IMO....the Harken is the best quality furler on the market. From the heavy duty hardware, solid extrusion connections and stregth. They are however the most expensive and they are a bit tricky to install (lots of directions and small pieces) The CDI frulers are the least expensive and easiest to install yourself. They are great for daysailing and cruising. I put on on my old O'Day 22 and it was perfect for the cost and ease of installation. However becasue they have a plastic extrusion and a rather small furling drum, if you sail your boat hard or race at alll, they are probably not up to the work. Right in the middle is the Pro Furl. These units are installed on all new Beneteaus (not the first serise which use the Harken) They are easy to install, a bit more heavy duty than the CDI (it uses an aluminum extrusion) it is a bit more money than the CDI as well but not as expensive as the Harken The Schaefer Furlers work well too However I had a heck of a time building these furlers. Although they are well built , for the cost , I'd go with the Harken unit. Either way you decide to go, roller furling is such a upgrade, you'll never know how you lived without it. ( I've read that it is the greatest sailing invention since the fin keel)
I've used them all and installed most of the major broans on boats. IMO....the Harken is the best quality furler on the market. From the heavy duty hardware, solid extrusion connections and stregth. They are however the most expensive and they are a bit tricky to install (lots of directions and small pieces) The CDI frulers are the least expensive and easiest to install yourself. They are great for daysailing and cruising. I put on on my old O'Day 22 and it was perfect for the cost and ease of installation. However becasue they have a plastic extrusion and a rather small furling drum, if you sail your boat hard or race at alll, they are probably not up to the work. Right in the middle is the Pro Furl. These units are installed on all new Beneteaus (not the first serise which use the Harken) They are easy to install, a bit more heavy duty than the CDI (it uses an aluminum extrusion) it is a bit more money than the CDI as well but not as expensive as the Harken The Schaefer Furlers work well too However I had a heck of a time building these furlers. Although they are well built , for the cost , I'd go with the Harken unit. Either way you decide to go, roller furling is such a upgrade, you'll never know how you lived without it. ( I've read that it is the greatest sailing invention since the fin keel)
roller furling
I am currently using a CDI unit with a 150 genoa on my 272. It works well but does require some muscle especially in heavy winds. I have crewed on other boats with the Harken units. The Harken units work extremely well and there is a noticable difference. I recently had to replace my outboard so I put off buying a new roller furling unit. My next major purchase will be the Harken roller furling unit.
I am currently using a CDI unit with a 150 genoa on my 272. It works well but does require some muscle especially in heavy winds. I have crewed on other boats with the Harken units. The Harken units work extremely well and there is a noticable difference. I recently had to replace my outboard so I put off buying a new roller furling unit. My next major purchase will be the Harken roller furling unit.
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