John:
It all depends on how you setup your unit. Many people will mount the drum so it is not hard down on the bow fitting by adding a extension. It is essential to use a thread lock compound like blue locktite on the screws that go on the fitting that stops the housing unit from rotating on the forestay. The extension is very useful if you need to accommodate an anchor roller. The top fitting does not have to go right to the very top of the forestay and I think mine had about 4 inches of play so it was possible for me to lift the entire rolled up sail and clean the hockey puck bearing. For what it's worth, the drum is too small and you need to be careful about not using too heavy line. Some folks removed the core from some of the length of double braid furling line to be able to get more length on the drum. Check the top fitting for wear, where the halyard goes around it. If it is worn you will want to replace the fitting because it will jam the halyard. If you already have a good headsail then consider modifying it to fit the furler. You will need to stitch sun cover onto the sail or make up a sunbrella sock to keep the sun off. I can't go measure since I sold my C27 earlier this spring. Mark Tamblyn From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] CDI Roller Furling Hi All, I have just moved up to a 1973 catalina 27 from a 1977 catalina 22. My 27 does not have furling and I have a oppertunity to purchase a like new CDI F7 bearing rig at a great price. The only issue is the rig is set up for a 44ft luff and my catalina 27 has a 34 ft luff; so cutting is required. I have read the instructions from the cdi site and it does not seem to be rocket science, however, I was wondering is any of you out here have added the cdi system and may have the exact luff measurment that is required so I may base my measure twice cut once theory on a ref point. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
