I am considering the purchase of a roller furling jib. I have a 1986 23. I would like to hear from others that have installed and or used this system on their 23. More specifically, what manufacturer is the best, longevity, type of sail,and of course costs involved. I will be using the boat to do some traveling as well and understand that this is a consideration in choosing a furling system. Is there anywhere to look for a used furling? Gary Adams
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E.J. LaBranche
CDI Roller Furling
I have a H240 with a CDI roller furling. Since our boats are relatively the same size I assume they make one to fit the Hunter 23. Anyway it is without a doubt the best add-on you can spend your money on. If you plan to do any single handed sailing it's a must. When you talk about traveling I assume that you are worried about trailering with it. The CDI rides fine as long as you strap it to the mast real well bungie cords are cheap use as many as you can. Also if you plan to have the boat sit on the trailer for an extended period of time ( 3-4 weeks or more ) I would raise the mast and attach the jib to keep it straight. Otherwise it will develope a permanent bend. This results from the fact that the jib is longer than the mast and inorder to trailer it you must let is sag a little at the top of the mast when it is laying down. Good luck!! P.S. I bought my boat used with it already installed so I don't know the exact price I think it's around $900.
I have a H240 with a CDI roller furling. Since our boats are relatively the same size I assume they make one to fit the Hunter 23. Anyway it is without a doubt the best add-on you can spend your money on. If you plan to do any single handed sailing it's a must. When you talk about traveling I assume that you are worried about trailering with it. The CDI rides fine as long as you strap it to the mast real well bungie cords are cheap use as many as you can. Also if you plan to have the boat sit on the trailer for an extended period of time ( 3-4 weeks or more ) I would raise the mast and attach the jib to keep it straight. Otherwise it will develope a permanent bend. This results from the fact that the jib is longer than the mast and inorder to trailer it you must let is sag a little at the top of the mast when it is laying down. Good luck!! P.S. I bought my boat used with it already installed so I don't know the exact price I think it's around $900.
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steven f
CDI
As a former owner of the 23, I replaced my hank-on sails for the CDI roller furling system. I sailed the boat in conditions were WAY too much for her but the CDI system worked every time. It never fouled or even broke. It was very simple to install and maintain. I never used another system on the H23 but this one did work well. As you have noticed by now, the trick to this great little boat is to trim the sails before you get overpowered. A reef in teh main and furl in the jib and she will handle 25 kt winds, especially on a reach! good luck.
As a former owner of the 23, I replaced my hank-on sails for the CDI roller furling system. I sailed the boat in conditions were WAY too much for her but the CDI system worked every time. It never fouled or even broke. It was very simple to install and maintain. I never used another system on the H23 but this one did work well. As you have noticed by now, the trick to this great little boat is to trim the sails before you get overpowered. A reef in teh main and furl in the jib and she will handle 25 kt winds, especially on a reach! good luck.
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Guest
CDI
I agree with the other 2 posts..the CDI I have is great...I have one on my H23. I Think it is a must and have trailered with it bungied to the mast with no problem. I've had the boat (used.. a 1992 vintage) for 7 months and the CDI furler has performed wonderfully.
I agree with the other 2 posts..the CDI I have is great...I have one on my H23. I Think it is a must and have trailered with it bungied to the mast with no problem. I've had the boat (used.. a 1992 vintage) for 7 months and the CDI furler has performed wonderfully.
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Dave Condon
Furling
Just a few more pointers. The CDI system is also called the flexible furler as it is designed in a way that you can lay it on an uneven deck when trailering. Also, there is a life time warranty of the extrusion for the original owner of the boat. If you order the system, specify the old Hunter 23 wing keel. You will need to send the sail off to have the hank ons removed, add #6 luff tape, and if you want a cover too, you will need to specify the side the furling system will go. The last is easy since the locker lid if I recall opens to port and you will want to furl to port.
Just a few more pointers. The CDI system is also called the flexible furler as it is designed in a way that you can lay it on an uneven deck when trailering. Also, there is a life time warranty of the extrusion for the original owner of the boat. If you order the system, specify the old Hunter 23 wing keel. You will need to send the sail off to have the hank ons removed, add #6 luff tape, and if you want a cover too, you will need to specify the side the furling system will go. The last is easy since the locker lid if I recall opens to port and you will want to furl to port.
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Ron Fraboni
CDI Sourcing
I purchased a CDI furler for my H26 and it has worked very well. One of the best prices for a CDI system is from Defender Industries who discount CDI quite a bit. By using websites, find out from CDI exactly what system works for your boat and then order it from Defender. If what you need is a normal item for Defender, you will get a big price break and the furling system may very well be shipped right from CDI anyway. Good Luck!
I purchased a CDI furler for my H26 and it has worked very well. One of the best prices for a CDI system is from Defender Industries who discount CDI quite a bit. By using websites, find out from CDI exactly what system works for your boat and then order it from Defender. If what you need is a normal item for Defender, you will get a big price break and the furling system may very well be shipped right from CDI anyway. Good Luck!
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Big T
Sea Flex
I have a Sea Flex Furler. It was inexpensive and the last one I had, like the one now on my H240, worked just fine. They cost about $395.00 plus about $50.00 in deck hardware.
I have a Sea Flex Furler. It was inexpensive and the last one I had, like the one now on my H240, worked just fine. They cost about $395.00 plus about $50.00 in deck hardware.
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John Thomas
CDI model for H23
Just forwarding a response I received from CDI. Thought you might be interested. Dear Mr. Thomas: Thanks for visiting our web site. The Flexible Furler is a great reefing/furling system for cruisers, daysailors and trailor sailors. And the unit requires no maintainace and comes with a lifetime warranty. The FF2 would be the right size for your Hunter 23. The FF2 has a list price of $475. Because the headstay on the Hunter 23 ends in the anchor well, below deck level, the FF2 installation requires modification to the headstay. The furling drum must be above deck level. To raise the drum up 12" linkplates are used at the bottom end stay and the stay is shortened to perserve the original length of the headstay assembly. A rigger can do this work for you or we can do it here at CDI. The linkplates are $24 and to shorten and reswage the headstay here at CDI would be $25. Our products can be purchased through your local sailmaker, rigger, boatyard or through many marine catalogs. Best regards, Julie Femino
Just forwarding a response I received from CDI. Thought you might be interested. Dear Mr. Thomas: Thanks for visiting our web site. The Flexible Furler is a great reefing/furling system for cruisers, daysailors and trailor sailors. And the unit requires no maintainace and comes with a lifetime warranty. The FF2 would be the right size for your Hunter 23. The FF2 has a list price of $475. Because the headstay on the Hunter 23 ends in the anchor well, below deck level, the FF2 installation requires modification to the headstay. The furling drum must be above deck level. To raise the drum up 12" linkplates are used at the bottom end stay and the stay is shortened to perserve the original length of the headstay assembly. A rigger can do this work for you or we can do it here at CDI. The linkplates are $24 and to shorten and reswage the headstay here at CDI would be $25. Our products can be purchased through your local sailmaker, rigger, boatyard or through many marine catalogs. Best regards, Julie Femino
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