Who has the best prices on basic genoa roller furlers?

[damoses1]

I don't need all the bells and whistles.

I want a functional roller furler for my O'day 22 at a good price. I found this place (I am looking at the "CDI Flexible Furler System 1" with ball bearings for $288.63) and it looked like a good deal.

If you know of a better price or could let me know if it is in fact a good price, please take a minute to put in your two cents.

As always, thank you all!

 

[Joe]

Go For It.

 

[Mich222]

The price you quoted is for a FF1. Make sure the dimensions of the FF1 fit your boat (look on the selection link). For example, the headstay maximum with the FF1 is 21 Ft.

Do you need the FF2? If so, the price is higher.

 

[HukilauMike]

CDI is usually the least expensive option, and I have found, a perfectly good one. I have had the FF2 on my Oday 23 for at least eight years now, and it has performed flawlessly. I don't have the ball bearing option, and I don't see what good it would do me. I use fly a 135 genny and I haven't had any problems with reefing or furling in some pretty strong (about 30 knot) winds.

 

[zeehag]

cdi is tough and a good furler system--easy to troubleshoot and functional in heavy weather...i recommend them

 

[sinnettc]

I agree. I've been pretty happy with the CDI FF2 when we've had it on the boat. We mostly use a racing foil with hank on sails on our home lake but we use the furler when we go cruising somewhere else - it frees up the v-berth for things like clothes and food. 8^D

 

[Hermit Scott]

They used to sell them on this site. I couldn't find them when I looked this time though.

 

[damoses1]

You are right. It looks like I need the ff2. Are there any other parts or accessories I should buy with it?

 

[HukilauMike]

You are right. It looks like I need the ff2. Are there any other parts or accessories I should buy with it?

I think the only option on the furler itself is the ball bearing kit. You will also need some blocks to lead the furling line back to the cockpit. The "standard" is a standup block to affix to base of the bow pulpit, then a couple three blocks on the lifeline stanchions. Finally, some way to cleat off the furling line at the cockpit. I used a plain old cleat affixed to the outside of the cockpit coaming, but I have seen other setups, include swivel camcleats. Don't forget you will need a way to keep the furling line out of way; I use a one of those line loop holders suspended from the lifeline. I assume you also know that if it hasn't already been done, you will need to have your headsail modified by adding a head tape so it can be slid into the groove on the foil, and it will need some stiffening material to hold its shape. Lastly, it will need to have a UV protective strip attached to the luff so it won't waste away from the sunlight while rolled up. Oh, and one thing about the CDI: it may require replacing the headstay. The foil attaches to the headstay and the furler is affixed to the bottom. If the headstay can't be adjusted sufficiently to accomodate the new length (i.e., you have to be able to shorten the length of the existing headstay via the turnbuckle to make the length of the headstay plus furler equal to what the headstay alone was), you will need to have a new headstay made. CDI claims that most headstays can be adjusted to accomodate the furler; in my case they were correct. However, if your headstay is currently near its maximum short adjustment, it may be a problem for you. I would contact CDI (they were very helpful on the phone with me when I had a question) and ask.