[Rhodes22-list] Furlers - CDI or GB

[David Walker]

Julie,

I'm in basic agreement with the previous answers. I had a GB furler that
came with my recycled '89.  I upgraded to a CDI after two years because I
needed a new jib and wasn't trailering any more.

The stiffness of the BG furler tube makes it much easier to handle when
raising and lowering the mast for trailering.  The CDI as the name implies
is very flexible.  This makes damage less likely if it is severly
mishandled, but it flops around uncontrollable when the mast is down.

The only disadvantage to the GB furler is not being able to remove the sail
without  dropping the mast.

Dave Walker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julie Thorndycraft" <julie@circle7.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 1:44 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Furlers - CDI or GB


When we get our recycled Rhodes, we have the option of either getting the
CDI furler or the one created by General Boats. I'd like to get some
feedback from those of you on the list who have experience with either or
both. We will be trailering the boat frequently and both Elton and Stan have
indicated that the GB one is easier to tie down but that it will not allow
you to change sails with the mast up - at this point that is not a big issue
because we will only have one genoa (175%).

Are there other pros/cons for either?
Repair/maintenance issues?
Ease of rigging?

Thanks in advance for your advice,
Julie Thorndycraft
Rhodes owner - May 2003
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