[Rhodes22-list] Furling headsail replacement

[Michael McKay]

Thanks Peter, I’ll look into this option. I didn’t realize it was possible to have a replaceable headsail without adding a halyard.  

Michael McKay
s/v Liber

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> On Oct 14, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
> 
> Michael,
> 
> I have the CDI.  I have no complaints, but I have no experience with any other furler.  
> 
> The CDI furler does not need or use a masthead sheave.  The sail raising and lowering process is self-contained.
> 
> There's an owner's manual for the CDI furler in the 'Document Library' section of rhodes22.org.
> 
> Peter Nyberg
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> 
>> On 2021-10-14, at 12:20:51 EDT, Michael McKay wrote:
>> 
>> The recent threads regarding mainsails and racing performance issues prompts me 
>> to ask a question that’s been on my mind. 
>> 
>> My boat has the factory furler, which requires me to drop the mast to remove the 
>> headsail.  I’d like the option of being able to change out my 130 for a working 
>> jib when appropriate for higher wind race days. 
>> 
>> I’ve been contemplating replacing my furler with a CDI or Harken, but I believe 
>> I will need an additional halyard for that and my masthead doesn’t have an extra 
>> sheave. Has anyone done that replacement and could you share what your 
>> experience was? 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Michael McKay
>> s/v Liber (2006/2018)
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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