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Peregrine
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Initially Posted - 07/09/2010 :  20:06:47  Show Profile  Visit Peregrine's Homepage
<font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="2"> <font color="navy">Want to move up from my continuous line Pro-Furl.
I have three proposals for a new roller furler.

The CDI-FF4 Least expensive
The Furlex 55-10 a little more expensive
The Harken OOAL most expensive

Would like to hear from owners of any of the systems pro and con.
Thanks
John G </font id="navy"> </font id="size2">-</font id="Comic Sans MS">

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ed_spengeman
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Response Posted - 07/10/2010 :  11:27:50  Show Profile
Love my CDI on my tall rig. From what I read, others are speaking highly of the ball-bearing upgade.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/10/2010 :  13:06:59  Show Profile
I would have thought going from a continuous line to a drum would be a step down unless it is an older model. As with most things Harken, my 00 is flawless in operation and only requires an occasional hosing to clean the bearings. I have never used the other brands, but I do like using my regular halyard to control the luff tension. It would be good to hear from somebody who has lived with more than one brand since most people seem to be pretty happy with the kind they have. Harken is top quality all the way, but there is a real premium added just for the name too.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/10/2010 :  14:38:59  Show Profile
I'm planning on buying a Harken this fall/winter for the reasons DaveB mentioned. My question is should I go with the 00AL or the Mark IV?
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 07/10/2010 :  15:30:22  Show Profile
I have only had the Harken, which I love and can highly recommend. That said as I understand it the real issue is how you plan on using the furler. For most cruising situations I understand the CDI is great and their is no need for a more expensive system. However I also have been told that the CDI is not as good and/or versatile for reefing, so racers tend to prefer the Harken. Others may have different views, but when I bought mine I went with having the most flexibility as possible and gulped at the price delta.
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Tjarnold
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Response Posted - 07/14/2010 :  05:25:37  Show Profile  Visit Tjarnold's Homepage
Ditto on the Harken. I have a 00 and it has been flawless. I got it at cost from North Sails when I bought new rags.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 07/14/2010 :  09:53:50  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Check out the Schaeffer Snap Furl before you buy. I've had mine for five years and am very satisfied.
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Patrice C25
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Response Posted - 07/14/2010 :  09:56:33  Show Profile
Hi,
Have the Furlex one, and do the job very well...
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Jay Schkloven
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Response Posted - 07/17/2010 :  07:20:58  Show Profile
I have the CDI furler on my 25 SK and have had no problems. I recommend the ball bearing upgrade. It works smoothly, is simple to use when installing the sail at the beginning of the season, and the company is very responsive whenever I have had a question.
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