Well I'm sold on the Ball Barring option. Now that I think of it, that first
time the wind really kicks up, I'm sure I'll be glad I got it. Thanks for all
the input.
Also, what is the Mainstay length for a 1976 Std. rig? Not sure which size
CDI Furler I should get.
thanks,
- John
"Crab Pot"
'76 Catalina 27 OB Trad. #2455
Sailing the great Chesapeake Bay from Rock Hall, MD
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On May 14, 2010, at 1:19 AM, Clyde Thorington wrote:
>
>
> In process of buying my C30 we had sea trials out of Ventura, CA. Wind was
> probably
> 15 - 20. Didn't know it at the time but had the CDI roller furler. After
> sail with 150 genoa
> tried to roll it up. One guy coudn't do it. Broker and I heaved with all we
> had and
> couldn't roll in finally had to use winch. Back at dock I suggested we
> needed to
> "oil" assy to free it up. Broker agreed..........Finally when found out what
> I had called
> CDI and ordered the ball bearing assy. Installed it and life much easier
> after that.
> Get the assy. At that time - nine years ago - was hundred bucks. Otherwise
> you
> are rolling the thing up on a hockey puck.
>
>
> Clyde Thorington
> ex C27 now C30 #3730
> ILEAN2
> San Jose, CA
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 5/13/10, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [IC27A] Inexpensive Roller Furling system
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 7:36 PM
>
>
> My decision to get the ball bearing assembly was based on "when you need it,
> you need it" thinking. I am sure most of the time one would do fine without
> it.
>
> John McLaughlin
> 1975 SR #1994
> "Shambhala"
>
>
> For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause
> endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die. Edward M.
> Kennedy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Wilson <j...@rockhallcanvas .com>
> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 2:20 pm
> Subject: Re: [IC27A] Inexpensive Roller Furling system
>
>
>
> Is the Bar-bearing upgrade for the CDI necessary if 99% of your sailing is
> just cruising in moderate to light winds? Anyone using the non-grade version?
>
> Also, what is the Mainstay length for a 1976 Std. rig?
>
> -thanks
>
>
>
> - John
> "Crab Pot"
> '76 Catalina 27 OB Trad. #2455
> Sailing the great Chesapeake Bay from Rock Hall, MD
>
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>
> On May 4, 2010, at 12:47 PM, Dan Hardiman wrote:
>
>>
>> The nice thing about the CDI set up is that you can keep your existing
>> forestay. No need to purchase a $200 worth of special terminals... etc..
>>
>> Definitely buy the ballbearing upgrade though...
>>
>> ~Dan
>>
>> --- On Tue, 5/4/10, Jim Little <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> From: Jim Little <[email protected]>
>> Subject: RE: [IC27A] Inexpensive Roller Furling system
>> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com
>> Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 12:28 PM
>>
>>
>> Agreed. I put a CDI on my tall rig and have been very happy with the
>> performance and value. It took two of us to install it but it was pretty
>> easy to do. I can't remember where I bought it but a web search will help
>> you compare prices.
>>
>> Jim Little
>> Portkey
>> 1977 Catalina 27 TR
>>
>> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com
>> From: hardimandan@ yahoo.com
>> Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 08:17:23 -0700
>> Subject: Re: [IC27A] Inexpensive Roller Furling system
>>
>>
>> The CDI system is probably the least expensive. I bought mine from Bacons
>> in Annapolis for about $600 a few years ago.
>>
>> ~Dan
>>
>> --- On Tue, 5/4/10, acdalz...@aol. com <acdalz...@aol. com> wrote:
>>
>> From: acdalz...@aol. com <acdalz...@aol. com>
>> Subject: [IC27A] Inexpensive Roller Furling system
>> To: ic...@yahoogroups. com
>> Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 9:09 AM
>>
>>
>> I replaced my factory original roller furling with one from Cruising Design.
>> It was relatively simple to install by following the accompanying
>> instructions. It has worked flawlessly for the 14 years. It is one of the
>> lower cost systems available. My boat is a tall rig made in 1986 and I do
>> primarily day sailing on Lake Erie.
>>
>> Andy Dalzell
>> C-27 # 6298, Tardis
>> Sandusky Bay
>>
>>
>>
>> The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with
>> Hotmail. Get busy.
>>
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