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chriszzz
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Initially Posted - 02/17/2006 : 13:32:30

So, I did the right thing, and searched the old messages,
but I don't see an answer to this one.

I have a FF4/6 CDI Furler. The line comes out of the eyelet
near the bottom of the drum. So, of course, once in a while,
all the line winds up mostly at the bottom and then jams.

I was taught on my buyers run that I should keep some
tension on the furling line as it goes out. This does not
seem to be a fix-all for this problem. It still happens.

Of course it's worse in heavy wind, and it's going to
jam solid on me one day soon.

Help.

1984 Catalina 25 Tall
"We're Not Irish"
Lake Ray Hubbard, TX
Age 38, Total Newbie

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 : 14:09:34

Chris, you might want to look around my site, it is in my sig. It has way too many photos and the organization isn't very good but if you find a photo that helps you can pull it off to your computer to make your own archive.
It is important that your feed into the center of the openening and there will be times when it will still seem to pile up. Make sure you are using 1/4" or smaller.

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ct95949
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 : 19:50:06

When I rigged my Harken I made sure the line angle was very close to 90 degrees where it enters the drum like Franks pic shows.If yours is piling up at the bottom your angle may be down too far.

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Keith D.
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Response Posted - 02/17/2006 : 20:35:26

Chris I agree with Craig it needs to be at a 90 where it enters the drum, One other thing I have found which will cause this is if your first fairlead is too close to the drum it will not allow the rope to wind evenly in the drum.

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mashedcat
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Response Posted - 02/18/2006 : 20:30:02

ditto the 90 angle. also i believe cdi say no more than 1/4 in line. you can download cdi manual from their site http://www.sailcdi.com/

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 02/19/2006 : 18:36:58

Most furler problems are related to the line being to big. Replace it with smaler.

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johnsonp
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Response Posted - 02/25/2006 : 21:56:32

Side view of added furling fairlead.
This solved all my problems sofar.

paulj C250 WK #719

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Keith D.
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Response Posted - 02/26/2006 : 20:37:22

Paul That doesn't look like a CDI furrler. I know Catalina was using some other brands on some of the 250's.

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