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superbob
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Initially Posted - 04/29/2011 : 10:00:43

Last winter I removed the furling line from the CDI drum with the idea of replacing it come spring. Spring has sprung and it's time to install the new furling line (identical in length to what was removed).

Tips? Please.

BTW: The mast is up but without the jib.

Can't remember whether clockwise or counter clockwise in loading the drum.

Bob Watson
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 11:07:57

Just remember, that when the sail is wrapped around the furler, the furling drum should be practically empty. I once heard tell of a guy that had that backwards.

Take care to maintain a little tension on the line while laying it on the furler. The furler should have a few more wraps of line left after the sail is completely furled.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 11:16:18

Thanks, John. But clock or counterclock wise wrap?

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 11:19:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">The furler should have a few more wraps of line left after the sail is completely furled.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Why is this so? I have my furler set up so when it is completely furled, along with a couple of wraps from the sheets, the furling line is completely unwrapped. That way, after I cleat the furling line, the furler cannot unwind in either direction. It adds a bit of protection against unfurling in a blow.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 11:25:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by superbob
 Last winter I removed the furling line from the CDI drum with the idea of replacing it come spring. Spring has sprung and it's time to install the new furling line (identical in length to what was removed).

Tips? Please.

BTW: The mast is up but without the jib.

Can't remember whether clockwise or counter clockwise in loading the drum.
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Assuming you have the FF4, here's the manual:

http://www.sailcdi.com/sailpdf/FF4&6%20manual%207_06.pdf

Look for the section titles "Installing the Furling Line"

Some C250s came with FF2 - check their website if you have a different model.

The furling line enters the drum on the port side, and wraps onto the drum as the sail unfurls to starboard (i.e., the drum rotates clockwise while unfurling the sail). As John said, you attach the line with the sail furled (with several extra wraps of the sheets for good measure), and then unfurl the sail to wind the line in.

I've never actually done this before, but I'm planning on replacing my furling line in a few days. The current line is too small in the hands to get a good grip, so I'm hoping to put on a little "beefier" line.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 11:28:55

My furling line is on the PORT side and as I look down on the furler from above, the drum turns counter-clockwise while furling the sail. So, while wrapping the line on, it's clockwise.

Joe, you make a good point. I do it that way cuz that's the way I was told and not knowing any better.... But, I think it helps get the line furling properly up and down the spool.

Edit to fix port and starboard. I just had a lesson on left and right hand too.

Sorry if this confused, sometimes my fingers and my brain have a hard time communicating with one another.

Edited by - John Russell on 04/29/2011 14:14:18

Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 12:50:50

The direction is based on which side your UV cover is on the genny, if you have a cover sewn on.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 12:53:46

Rick, be careful of a beefier line. Check the manual. I went larger for the same reason and it jammed the drum. Had to switch back.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 13:02:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 Rick, be careful of a beefier line. Check the manual. I went larger for the same reason and it jammed the drum. Had to switch back.
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I'm aware of that potential issue. The manual says 1/4" line should fit without jamming, although I can imagine that if it does not roll up perfectly on the spool it might still jam. I plan to pilot it with some inexpensive 1/4" single-braided nylon that I have lying around, and if it works then I spring the $$ for better quality double-braided Dacron.

What I would really like to have is some oval shaped webbing material. It could be better to grab, take up less volume in the drum and (important to me) not tend to roll under your foot if you step on it. Have you ever seen this available anywhere?

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 14:15:07

My UV cover is on the starboard side of the sail.

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Response Posted - 04/29/2011 : 15:24:28

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