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wmuchmore
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Initially Posted - 10/20/2001 :  23:26:36  Show Profile
My 1980 tall rig has a CDI furler. Unfortunatley because there is no swivel at the head and no jib halyard used with the CDI, there is no way to tension the jib luff while underway. I want to replace the CDI with another furler, like a Schaefer, Harken
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 10/21/2001 :  09:22:04  Show Profile
Mike,

I put a pair of double sheave blocks at the tack and at the drum of my CDI. With them I can adjust luff tension, if I go forward to do it. Not the ultimate, but easier and cheaper than a new furler.

Eric Werkowitz
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Response Posted - 10/21/2001 :  11:46:17  Show Profile  Visit allencl's Homepage
Mike,

We installed a Profurl R25 last winter and like it a lot after one season's use. We researched the common systems (Schaefer, Harken, CDI, Hood, Profurl, and to a lesser extent Furlex). We bought it here: www.pyacht.com (pyacht also carries mo
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