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edguide1
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Initially Posted - 03/04/2013 :  11:38:54  Show Profile
Hi Guys,
I'm going to install a CDI FF4 furler on my 250 next week and I wanted to see if you guys had any advice. Should I lead the furling line aft on the port side to avoid interfering with the opening of the anchor locker? Does it matter on which side I have the sunshade sewn onto the sail? I have not ordered the sail yet.How do I accurately measure for the jib? Any advice would be helpful.
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ED
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1995 Catalina 250WB
Lake Mead,NV
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bear
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Response Posted - 03/04/2013 :  14:00:40  Show Profile
On my 95 WB the FF2 line runs down the port side. I'm not sure you have to measure for the jib if you have a reputable sail maker, have him install the sunshade. Without looking I believe mine is on the starboard end of the sail.
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 03/04/2013 :  21:36:13  Show Profile
The sailmaker will probably ask which way your furler will turn when you pull the line to roll up the sail, or which side of the drum the line leads on to. I think it's normal for the line to be led to the opposite side of the drum from the side of the boat that it runs along. CDI's instructions probably tell you.

Based on that assumption, it seems to me the shield wants to be on the same side of the sail as the side of the hull where you run the line.
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hughbamford
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Response Posted - 03/04/2013 :  21:38:32  Show Profile
Hi Ed,

My furling line runs down the port side, with regard to the sail most sailmakers have a measurement guide and worksheet on their web site, or if the sailmaker is local they will measure it for you. Also with your lines leading back to the cockpit give some thought to the potentail issues regarding mast lowering in the future.

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Hugh Bamford
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/04/2013 :  21:42:45  Show Profile
My furler line is to port and my sunbrella protection strip is to starboard with a counter-clockwise rotation of the drum to furl the sail.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 03/05/2013 :  04:56:44  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
The Furler line will most likely interfere with the raising/lowering of the anchor locker when it is tight. But when there is a little slack, it's a none issue.

Moving the line to starboard only moves the issue, so it's not worth moving.

Make sure the opening in the drum is pointing in the correct direction. The screws on the base of the drum, that connect it to the underside shackle, allow you to adjust the fixed angle of the drum opening. So you can rotate it 360 to suit your boat. Ours is set so that the opening is one angle rotation to port to avoid the line chafing on the side of the drum opening.

One of the best pieces of equipment on JD! Keeps the Admiral happy that we can furl the jib without going forwards.

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Paul
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