Yes indeed I have a comment.

No, no, no

I bought CDI furling. The foil comes rolled up. After unrolling, it spent 3
weeks fastened in a straight line on the dock so that "The sun can warm it"

It was still like a snake. The manufacturer's advice was to get it mounted
on the forestay and it would straighten out quickly.
Three more weeks, lots amusing comments from passers-by, the thing was still
twisted.

It went back to the dealer who ordered a replacement. This time the dealer
would unroll it to make sure it was done properly! He had the new one on
his floor for two weeks and that one was also like a snake.

It all went back to CDI, I bought Harken and lived happy ever after.

For what it was, the CDI was grossly overpriced. It was crudely made and
had no bearings.

The Harken was not a lot more expensive.

Henry

In article ,
(Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI
F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a
quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they
have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

We put a CDI on a second boat, after about a decade's experience with
the first. It's the only manufacturer that got a 100% "satisfied" (and I
believe, "buy again") rating in the Practical Sailor survey a few years
ago.

It's dead simple, relatively easy to fit and mount, requires essentially
no maintenance and is bulletproof. Never a halyard wrap. Luff tension
can be (too) easily adjusted at the foot; we don't race, but sometimes
need to flatten the sail.

Yes, uncoiling the foil can be a bear. If you wish, they will send the
foil in a looser coil which is easier to straighten, but shipping is
higher.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Jere Lull wrote in message ...
In article ,
(Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI
F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a
quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they
have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

We put a CDI on a second boat, after about a decade's experience with
the first. It's the only manufacturer that got a 100% "satisfied" (and I
believe, "buy again") rating in the Practical Sailor survey a few years
ago.

It's dead simple, relatively easy to fit and mount, requires essentially
no maintenance and is bulletproof. Never a halyard wrap. Luff tension
can be (too) easily adjusted at the foot; we don't race, but sometimes
need to flatten the sail.

Yes, uncoiling the foil can be a bear. If you wish, they will send the
foil in a looser coil which is easier to straighten, but shipping is
higher.

I thought installation of the CDI (Their largest size) on my 28' S2
was simple. In fact, I have now taken it down and out it back up 3
times.

Jere Lull wrote in message ...
In article ,
(Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI
F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a
quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they
have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

We put a CDI on a second boat, after about a decade's experience with
the first. It's the only manufacturer that got a 100% "satisfied" (and I
believe, "buy again") rating in the Practical Sailor survey a few years
ago.

It's dead simple, relatively easy to fit and mount, requires essentially
no maintenance and is bulletproof. Never a halyard wrap. Luff tension
can be (too) easily adjusted at the foot; we don't race, but sometimes
need to flatten the sail.

Yes, uncoiling the foil can be a bear. If you wish, they will send the
foil in a looser coil which is easier to straighten, but shipping is
higher.

I thought installation of the CDI (Their largest size) on my 28' S2
was simple. In fact, I have now taken it down and out it back up 3
times.

In article ,
(Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI
F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a
quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they
have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

We put a CDI on a second boat, after about a decade's experience with
the first. It's the only manufacturer that got a 100% "satisfied" (and I
believe, "buy again") rating in the Practical Sailor survey a few years
ago.

It's dead simple, relatively easy to fit and mount, requires essentially
no maintenance and is bulletproof. Never a halyard wrap. Luff tension
can be (too) easily adjusted at the foot; we don't race, but sometimes
need to flatten the sail.

Yes, uncoiling the foil can be a bear. If you wish, they will send the
foil in a looser coil which is easier to straighten, but shipping is
higher.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

I also seriously considered a CDI furler for my Morgan 30. After a
lot of searching, and discussions about what I use the boat for, I
determined I did not need bearings. That being the case, I opted for
the following furler:
http://www.alignement.com/simplicite/
made in Canada, even less expensive than the CDI, and from the
directions, appears much easier to put on.
I will see, I have taken delivery, will install in the spring.



On 17 Jan 2004 14:41:25 GMT, (Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

I also seriously considered a CDI furler for my Morgan 30. After a
lot of searching, and discussions about what I use the boat for, I
determined I did not need bearings. That being the case, I opted for
the following furler:
http://www.alignement.com/simplicite/
made in Canada, even less expensive than the CDI, and from the
directions, appears much easier to put on.
I will see, I have taken delivery, will install in the spring.



On 17 Jan 2004 14:41:25 GMT, (Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

I got a CD7a couple of years ago. I installed it by myself in 1
afternoon. Never had a problem with it and certainly didn't wait for
it to straighten up.

I would get another one in a second.

Jeannette Bristol32

On 17 Jan 2004 14:41:25 GMT, (Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

Jeannette Bristol 32, San Francisco
http://www.eblw.com/contepartiro/contepartiro.html

I got a CD7a couple of years ago. I installed it by myself in 1
afternoon. Never had a problem with it and certainly didn't wait for
it to straighten up.

I would get another one in a second.

Jeannette Bristol32

On 17 Jan 2004 14:41:25 GMT, (Baybyter) wrote:

Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9.
The rigging company he plans to use has discouraged him about this product,
stating "you get what you pay for" indicating that CDI does not make a quality
product. They also stated that it takes a lot of hours to install as they have
to lay out the plastic foil and get the "set" out it from being curled in
shipment.

Anyone out there with a CDI furler care to comment on the quality of this
product and its ease, or lack of thereof, of installation?

Jeannette Bristol 32, San Francisco
http://www.eblw.com/contepartiro/contepartiro.html