Roller-Furling

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BFog

I am looking to install a furling system on my '82 Hunter 25. I would be greatful for any suggestions or info on brands, headsail size, rigging, vendors, etc. I plan to do the installation myself. Also, any info or suggestions on rigging all the lines back to the cockpit for easier single-handing will be welcomed too. Thanks B
 
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Michael Cohn

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I would suggest either a Schaeffer or Harken system, with the Shaeffer being priced slightly lower, and of somewhat better quality and ease of use. Both of these are fine, well-made products, but the Schaeffer gets the thumbs-up from my rigger friends. MC
 
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Eric Evans

Roller furling for H-25

We have a CDI roller furling on our '81 Hunter 25 that works very well for the price. It uses a single piece of extrusion that slips over the forestay and a stainless steel drum that the retriever line spools into. There are no bearings, but winds up easily into the wind even with a 150 headsail. I think you can buy one for @ $300 to $400 from West Marine, but you will have to either buy or convert your headsail to fit up the extrusion. Sailing single handed is so easy. It is well worth the investment. Like I said, the CDI is very good quality and works extremely well.
 
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Michael O'

Pick 'em

Although I've got a CDI roller-furler, I think you'll do well with any major brand you pick. The CDI is certainly cost-effective (I say that even though mine was already installed when I purchased the boat), but so are some others. Investigate how each system operates - how easy it is to maintain, how "simple" it is so that there is less opportunitiy for failures, and how easy/difficult it will be to unfoul any failures when you can least afford to do it (high winds, heavy seas, screaming crew). The CDI is a simple system, with little to go wrong; however, it is relatively "light weight", and you'll need to take special care with it when the mast is down so that you don't get permanent kinks in the extrusion. The line can foul on the drum fairly easily, but fixing it is not difficult, even in high wind/seas and a 155% genoa. Given the major brands to choose from, "pick 'em". Michael O'
 
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