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CDI Furlers
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? |
CDI Furlers
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 |
CDI Furlers
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 |
CDI Furlers
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(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/ |
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Baybyter wrote:
Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9. That's their biggest one, isn't it? 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 have one of their smaller units and have used it for about nine years. It's great. Henry wrote: 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. We took ours and reversed the coil for a short while (couple days) and then stretched it out straight. It's still not perfect, but it's close enough to not cause any comment. 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. But it's the cheapest one on the market. I think this is why a lot of people buy it. The lack of bearings is one reason why, as much as I like ours, I'd hesitate to recomment one for a bigger boat. At least they stand behind their guarantee. Seems like a lot of comapnies lately don't. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
CDI Furlers
Baybyter wrote:
Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9. That's their biggest one, isn't it? 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 have one of their smaller units and have used it for about nine years. It's great. Henry wrote: 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. We took ours and reversed the coil for a short while (couple days) and then stretched it out straight. It's still not perfect, but it's close enough to not cause any comment. 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. But it's the cheapest one on the market. I think this is why a lot of people buy it. The lack of bearings is one reason why, as much as I like ours, I'd hesitate to recomment one for a bigger boat. At least they stand behind their guarantee. Seems like a lot of comapnies lately don't. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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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? Your friend is going to have to change either his choice of Hardware, or his choice of rigger. Any problems with a furler he advised against installing in the first place, and the rigger will be able to walk away from it. I would advise changing the furler. It's roughly the same amount of labor to install a CDI as a Harken, so the rigger has nothing to gain by favoring one over the other except knowing which hardware is less trouble over time. He's trying to help you. Let him. I'm sure you can find individual people who have used a CDI furler and had an okay experience, but I don't know anyone with a lot of experience that would choose CDI over Harken. You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. grandma Rosalie S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD CSY 44 WO #156 http://home.mindspring.com/~gmbeasley/id2.html |
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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? Your friend is going to have to change either his choice of Hardware, or his choice of rigger. Any problems with a furler he advised against installing in the first place, and the rigger will be able to walk away from it. I would advise changing the furler. It's roughly the same amount of labor to install a CDI as a Harken, so the rigger has nothing to gain by favoring one over the other except knowing which hardware is less trouble over time. He's trying to help you. Let him. I'm sure you can find individual people who have used a CDI furler and had an okay experience, but I don't know anyone with a lot of experience that would choose CDI over Harken. You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. grandma Rosalie S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD CSY 44 WO #156 http://home.mindspring.com/~gmbeasley/id2.html |
CDI Furlers
"Henry" wrote in message news:atdOb.147373$X%5.128760@pd7tw2no...
Yes indeed I have a comment. No, no, no I bought CDI furling. The foil comes rolled up. After unrolling, it spent 3 weeks fastened in a straight line on the dock so that "The sun can warm it" It was still like a snake. The manufacturer's advice was to get it mounted on the forestay and it would straighten out quickly. Three more weeks, lots amusing comments from passers-by, the thing was still twisted. It went back to the dealer who ordered a replacement. This time the dealer would unroll it to make sure it was done properly! He had the new one on his floor for two weeks and that one was also like a snake. It all went back to CDI, I bought Harken and lived happy ever after. For what it was, the CDI was grossly overpriced. It was crudely made and had no bearings. The Harken was not a lot more expensive. Henry I also bought a CDI furler and uncoiled the foil without problem. I then coiled it up again, then uncoiled it again and coiled it again (dont' ask why). The trick in all this was to coil it a little at a time and use the fibreglass strapping tape. It does want to recoil itself but this isn't a real problem. No problem getting it on the forestay either. The bearings are a strongly reccomended option, I got them. It works very well. I have taken it off again to do work on the mast. No problem. |
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"Henry" wrote in message news:atdOb.147373$X%5.128760@pd7tw2no...
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 I also bought a CDI furler and uncoiled the foil without problem. I then coiled it up again, then uncoiled it again and coiled it again (dont' ask why). The trick in all this was to coil it a little at a time and use the fibreglass strapping tape. It does want to recoil itself but this isn't a real problem. No problem getting it on the forestay either. The bearings are a strongly reccomended option, I got them. It works very well. I have taken it off again to do work on the mast. No problem. |
CDI Furlers
If you think you've got problems with 'squirrelly' furler foil.. Try dealing
with -22 (3/8"dia) rod rigging after it's been in a 6 ft dia coil.. The rigging loft has special machine just to straighten it out, but then how to transport it to the boat once the fittings are installed and the ends are headed. Gotta coil it back up again.. The worst problem is with the slight bend at the ends. You need to keep considerable over tension on the rigging for months to get it to straighten out.. Vary hard on attachment fittins and mast step. I'm still not satisfied with the sight curve at the ends. Hopefully they it will straighten under load cycling.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
CDI Furlers
If you think you've got problems with 'squirrelly' furler foil.. Try dealing
with -22 (3/8"dia) rod rigging after it's been in a 6 ft dia coil.. The rigging loft has special machine just to straighten it out, but then how to transport it to the boat once the fittings are installed and the ends are headed. Gotta coil it back up again.. The worst problem is with the slight bend at the ends. You need to keep considerable over tension on the rigging for months to get it to straighten out.. Vary hard on attachment fittins and mast step. I'm still not satisfied with the sight curve at the ends. Hopefully they it will straighten under load cycling.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. My father's theory on cancer (he did cancer research) was that whatever the weakest system a particular person was - that's where you would get cancer if you were going to get cancer. On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:53:59 GMT, Rosalie B. wrote: wrote: We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. Rosalie, Here's a website I think you might enjoy: http://www.sailcontessa.com It's a cruising couple with a CSY 44 WT who have just retired this year, and are currently cruising south from Connecticut for the winter. enjoy! Thank you for reminding me - I hadn't been to their web page in awhile. They were in Tidewater the day after we were there (and probably in the same slip). We met them in the Alligator River Marina and I would not be surprised (although it is difficult to see for sure) if we aren't the boat ahead of them at the 168 (Fairfield) fixed bridge picture in the Alligator Pungo canal. They passed us about then. They stayed in Belhaven longer than we did, but caught up to us again in Oriental, and again in Myrtle Beach, but haven't seen them since. We left Dock Holiday's the day before they did and were in Charleston by Nov 14th. We stayed there a week visiting our son, and then went outside to the St. Mary's River. We got to Jacksonville by November 24th and they didn't get there until Dec 5th. We were in Daytona right after Thanksgiving (Nov 28-29) and they didn't get there until Dec 11th. We went outside from Ft. Pierce to Miami on Dec 4-5. By December 15th we were all the way down to Marathon after we spent a week in Miami visiting #2 daughter, and we've been here since. grandma Rosalie http://www12.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/ |
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You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. My father's theory on cancer (he did cancer research) was that whatever the weakest system a particular person was - that's where you would get cancer if you were going to get cancer. On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:53:59 GMT, Rosalie B. wrote: wrote: We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. Rosalie, Here's a website I think you might enjoy: http://www.sailcontessa.com It's a cruising couple with a CSY 44 WT who have just retired this year, and are currently cruising south from Connecticut for the winter. enjoy! Thank you for reminding me - I hadn't been to their web page in awhile. They were in Tidewater the day after we were there (and probably in the same slip). We met them in the Alligator River Marina and I would not be surprised (although it is difficult to see for sure) if we aren't the boat ahead of them at the 168 (Fairfield) fixed bridge picture in the Alligator Pungo canal. They passed us about then. They stayed in Belhaven longer than we did, but caught up to us again in Oriental, and again in Myrtle Beach, but haven't seen them since. We left Dock Holiday's the day before they did and were in Charleston by Nov 14th. We stayed there a week visiting our son, and then went outside to the St. Mary's River. We got to Jacksonville by November 24th and they didn't get there until Dec 5th. We were in Daytona right after Thanksgiving (Nov 28-29) and they didn't get there until Dec 11th. We went outside from Ft. Pierce to Miami on Dec 4-5. By December 15th we were all the way down to Marathon after we spent a week in Miami visiting #2 daughter, and we've been here since. grandma Rosalie http://www12.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/ |
CDI Furlers
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? |
CDI Furlers
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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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Rosalie B. wrote: x-no-archive:yes You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. My father's theory on cancer (he did cancer research) was that whatever the weakest system a particular person was - that's where you would get cancer if you were going to get cancer. On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:53:59 GMT, Rosalie B. wrote: wrote: We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. Rosalie, Here's a website I think you might enjoy: http://www.sailcontessa.com It's a cruising couple with a CSY 44 WT who have just retired this year, and are currently cruising south from Connecticut for the winter. enjoy! Thank you for reminding me - I hadn't been to their web page in awhile. They were in Tidewater the day after we were there (and probably in the same slip). We met them in the Alligator River Marina and I would not be surprised (although it is difficult to see for sure) if we aren't the boat ahead of them at the 168 (Fairfield) fixed bridge picture in the Alligator Pungo canal. They passed us about then. Actually they passed us before the canal (I see on looking at my notes) so that can't be us. But they've used two of my pictures. I gave them permission to use the one of them underway motoring. The other picture is from the VT website where I posted a picture of a shrimp boat. They stayed in Belhaven longer than we did, but caught up to us again in Oriental, and again in Myrtle Beach, but haven't seen them since. We left Dock Holiday's the day before they did and were in Charleston by Nov 14th. grandma Rosalie |
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Rosalie B. wrote: x-no-archive:yes You can also find individual examples of people who chain smoked non-filter Camels for 70 years and didn't get lung cancer. My father's theory on cancer (he did cancer research) was that whatever the weakest system a particular person was - that's where you would get cancer if you were going to get cancer. On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:53:59 GMT, Rosalie B. wrote: wrote: We have a CDI furler which we installed ourselves for the staysail. We got it and let it relax in the driveway in the sun for a couple of days (in the summer) and then rolled it up the other way and took it down to the boat and laid it out on deck for a couple of days, and then put in on but without the sail. It does still have a slight bend in it, but you have to look closely to see it. It was not hard to install, except that Bob let go of the end and it snapped back and hit him in the lip. Rosalie, Here's a website I think you might enjoy: http://www.sailcontessa.com It's a cruising couple with a CSY 44 WT who have just retired this year, and are currently cruising south from Connecticut for the winter. enjoy! Thank you for reminding me - I hadn't been to their web page in awhile. They were in Tidewater the day after we were there (and probably in the same slip). We met them in the Alligator River Marina and I would not be surprised (although it is difficult to see for sure) if we aren't the boat ahead of them at the 168 (Fairfield) fixed bridge picture in the Alligator Pungo canal. They passed us about then. Actually they passed us before the canal (I see on looking at my notes) so that can't be us. But they've used two of my pictures. I gave them permission to use the one of them underway motoring. The other picture is from the VT website where I posted a picture of a shrimp boat. They stayed in Belhaven longer than we did, but caught up to us again in Oriental, and again in Myrtle Beach, but haven't seen them since. We left Dock Holiday's the day before they did and were in Charleston by Nov 14th. grandma Rosalie |
CDI Furlers
I have owned Flexible Furlers on 2 boats. A Pearson 26 and presently a
Westerly 32. The P26 was sailed from the Hudson River thru the Great Lakes to Lake Superior. More than once in Force 7-8 winds and held up admirably. The new Westerly has sailed from the Hudson to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton for the last 3 years. Most of the trip is offshore and again the CDI has yet to let us down. I have raced and sailed on many other boats and have seen more failures of "so-called" high end furlers than all the CDI units I have come across. Yes there can be problems with any companies furler. Riggers have to spend a lot more time rigging a Harken, Schaefer etc furler than a CDI. Maybe just maybe they feel that they can make more money on high tech unit and that is why they shy away from the CDI. If you have a boat under 32 foot YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Go out and buy and go sailing. Cheers Douglas Nikkila DSK wrote in message ... Baybyter wrote: Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9. That's their biggest one, isn't it? 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 have one of their smaller units and have used it for about nine years. It's great. Henry wrote: 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. We took ours and reversed the coil for a short while (couple days) and then stretched it out straight. It's still not perfect, but it's close enough to not cause any comment. 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. But it's the cheapest one on the market. I think this is why a lot of people buy it. The lack of bearings is one reason why, as much as I like ours, I'd hesitate to recomment one for a bigger boat. At least they stand behind their guarantee. Seems like a lot of comapnies lately don't. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
CDI Furlers
I have owned Flexible Furlers on 2 boats. A Pearson 26 and presently a
Westerly 32. The P26 was sailed from the Hudson River thru the Great Lakes to Lake Superior. More than once in Force 7-8 winds and held up admirably. The new Westerly has sailed from the Hudson to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton for the last 3 years. Most of the trip is offshore and again the CDI has yet to let us down. I have raced and sailed on many other boats and have seen more failures of "so-called" high end furlers than all the CDI units I have come across. Yes there can be problems with any companies furler. Riggers have to spend a lot more time rigging a Harken, Schaefer etc furler than a CDI. Maybe just maybe they feel that they can make more money on high tech unit and that is why they shy away from the CDI. If you have a boat under 32 foot YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Go out and buy and go sailing. Cheers Douglas Nikkila DSK wrote in message ... Baybyter wrote: Friend of mine wants to replace his furler and has been thinking of the CDI F9. That's their biggest one, isn't it? 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 have one of their smaller units and have used it for about nine years. It's great. Henry wrote: 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. We took ours and reversed the coil for a short while (couple days) and then stretched it out straight. It's still not perfect, but it's close enough to not cause any comment. 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. But it's the cheapest one on the market. I think this is why a lot of people buy it. The lack of bearings is one reason why, as much as I like ours, I'd hesitate to recomment one for a bigger boat. At least they stand behind their guarantee. Seems like a lot of comapnies lately don't. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
CDI Furlers
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 |
CDI Furlers
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 |
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