I need help! I have a 1994 Hunter 26 and would like to replace the shanked-on headsail with a furling jib sail. I am looking at using a CDI FF2 furling. The CDI installation manual indicates that my headstay needs to have toggle fittings at both ends. The H26 has a toggle fitting on the bottom and a stemball fitting on top. Q1: Does anybody know if I can use the existing stemball fitting in place of the toggle? If yes, how do I calculate the pin-to-pin distance that CDI requires to determine how long to cut the luff. If no, how do I make the needed modifications to the headstay to have a toggle fitting on top? Q2: The current headtsay attaches to a u-bolt and there is not enough clearance for the CDI furling drum. Can I attached the furling drum to the link plate that the botton of the headsail attaches to? If yes, how do I shorten the headstay. If, no, where can I purchase a link plate to raise the furling drum? Q3: I would like to buy a new jib sail. Would you recommend that I stay with the same size as the shanked on headsail or should I go to a 135% or 150%? Q4: CDI says that the jib leads muust be adjustable inorder to reef the jib. Any suggestions on how to go about upgrading to an adjustable jib lead? Q5: Should I use a cleat or a spinlock clutch to secure the furling line? Thanks for any help you can provide. I want to make sure to do this right the first time.
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I have a 1997 H26 with CDI roller furler. It has the stemball at the top and toggle at the bottom. So it can be done. I can measure mine and let you know. I also have a clearance problem with the drum and the previous owner and I have used reinforced tape to take the friction of the drum on the deck. The furling line is secured by a spinlock clutch and that works very well compared to a cleat. I guess I don't understand what you mean by an adjustable jib lead. My jib sheets come back to the cockpit through spinlock clutches on either side of the deck. Hope this helps. Bruce G. S/V Ahimsa II
I have a 1997 H26 with CDI roller furler. It has the stemball at the top and toggle at the bottom. So it can be done. I can measure mine and let you know. I also have a clearance problem with the drum and the previous owner and I have used reinforced tape to take the friction of the drum on the deck. The furling line is secured by a spinlock clutch and that works very well compared to a cleat. I guess I don't understand what you mean by an adjustable jib lead. My jib sheets come back to the cockpit through spinlock clutches on either side of the deck. Hope this helps. Bruce G. S/V Ahimsa II
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nelson
CDI drum rubbing on deck
Bruce, I would guess your headstay is too long. I bought my boat used, and it has doubled tang multi-holed extenders coming off the upright at the bow, not the U. The tangs positions the drum off the deck, but you must shorten headstay correspondingly to get the correct overall headstay length. Just my 2 cents.
Bruce, I would guess your headstay is too long. I bought my boat used, and it has doubled tang multi-holed extenders coming off the upright at the bow, not the U. The tangs positions the drum off the deck, but you must shorten headstay correspondingly to get the correct overall headstay length. Just my 2 cents.
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If you go to a larger head sail, you will have to add a track because extends further back. On tacks other than close hauled, you need to run your sheets outside the stays and that would take another track located on the rub rail back by the cockpit. I purchased a 135%, but never use it. It might be useful on calm days but changing head sails with a furler is a huge pain and with the 135% you'll need to change the way your sheets are run depending on your tack. If you still want a 135%, I'll be glad to make you a deal on mine. It was used less than one season.
If you go to a larger head sail, you will have to add a track because extends further back. On tacks other than close hauled, you need to run your sheets outside the stays and that would take another track located on the rub rail back by the cockpit. I purchased a 135%, but never use it. It might be useful on calm days but changing head sails with a furler is a huge pain and with the 135% you'll need to change the way your sheets are run depending on your tack. If you still want a 135%, I'll be glad to make you a deal on mine. It was used less than one season.
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Jay
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I think your right my headstay is probably too long. Do you know how you go about shortening the headstay?
I think your right my headstay is probably too long. Do you know how you go about shortening the headstay?
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Jay
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That would be great if you could measure your headstay length for me?
That would be great if you could measure your headstay length for me?
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