Hey, Bill . . . I think the furler mechanicals are simple enough, it's the genoa
sail-modification that's the problem. With the CDI, you'll need the hanks removed
and a bolt-rope sewn into the luff of the genoa. The boltrope will be fed into the
CDI's furling foil, like your mainsail's luff rope is fed into your mast. Also, a
strip of UV-resistant cloth will be sewn strategically to your genny, so that when
furled, it's protected from the sun. I didn't have the UV-resistant cloth added
because I use a sock that covers my furled genoa, so I'm not sure exactly how the UV
protector is positioned. I hope I've used the correct terminology. I'm one of those
"release the thingy and cleat in the whatchamacallit" kinda sailors: I WANT to use
the correct terms, I've been through them dozens of times, they're just never
available in my brain when I need them. Fair winds, Craig
p.s., When I say "the furler mechanicals are simple enough", I mean that the CDI
should snap over your existing forestay. I had to add a reefing line: I don't know
whether that's necessary with a brand-new CDI . . .
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Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . .
Craig & Tod,
I hate to be the dummy... But, be that as it may I've never installed anybody's
brand of furler/ reefer. If there would be mechanical & aptitude skill levels from 1
to 10 (10 being expert). How much smarts must one have or is the project best done by
a real Boatwright?
Bill
"Tipperary"
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