Rigging Genoa to CDI Roller Furling

[Pblais]

It was the line that secures the end of the halyard to the drum when the sail is raised. The line that attaches to the head of the sail is fine.

Same line isn't it?

[Maddog]

Not necessarily, Mine has a wire halyard that is connected to a sliding lug on the track, the lug then ties off to the drum. I thought it might be a similar setup using line instead of wire. If it's a straight shot with line, do the same thing. Cut it at the sail head, use it as a messenger for a new line as discribed above.

- OR -

Take it back to the boat yard screaming Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and have them fix their bone head mistake.

[Pblais]

Maddog,

You are probably right it comes down to one or the other. At this point our new member can make a decision. Since I think we have all done as much as possible.

Adcurium, I hope you won't think us imposing. Some topics just generate more interest than others and our enthusiasm sometimes gets us more than just a little excited.

[Maddog]

Wasn't tryng to drag you down Paul. Just passing on my experience with this furling unit.

Maddog out.

[Larry1234]

I am thinking of getting a furler system for my boat next season. I was interested in what the experince has been with CDI. I currently mostly daysail, but I would like to get back to racing again. I have a Capri 25. Also how easy are they to install and to I need to buy a new sail ?

Thanks
Larry1234

[Ex-Calif]

Hi Larry - We have a Profurl 100 and it's the second best feature on our boat. Otto - the ST1000 pilot - is the best thing ;-)

We love our unit and it makes sailing a complete no brainer. We are off and running in 5 minutes from boarding the boat.

Our unit has twin head foil. Basically an aluminum track that has a groove, like the mast does. The genny has a bolt rope that is hauled up the foil.

You might have to have a sailmaker look at your jib to see if it can be modified to a boltrope. Also, because you leave the jib out in the weather you need uv protection. A purpose built sail will have sunbrella type material sewn into the foot and leech.

There is an after market "bag" that you can get that hauls up on the spinnaker halyard and covers the furled sail and while a neet idea, I would find that inconvenient.

Seriously - It's probably the best mod you can do to a small boat.