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hubbardbilly
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Initially Posted - 11/11/2013 :  12:16:12  Show Profile
Hi all! Just pulled our C-25 last weekend and she's on boat stands in my yard. Used a buddy's trailer and we took her off the trailer ourselves. Another story for another time...

Here's my question: I acquired a Furlex 100 furling that was on a different 24' sailboat. The furling forestay length is about 10" longer than what my C-25 requires. So, what are my options? I suppose I just cut the top of the aluminum foil and the associated forestay wire and install a new eye? I've never messed with rigging so I'm not sure how to do all of this (i'm sure I could learn on youtube). And, of course, you really can't bring the furling with you to a rigger as it doesn't travel well without bending/breaking foils.
Billy H.
South Kingstown, RI
FMR Navy SWO(N)
Owner 1978 C25 SK #776 "Hubbard Hull"
PO 1981 C22 SK #10057 "Spring Fever"


MY C25 SAILING PHOTO ALBUM:
https://picasaweb.google.com/hubbardbilly/C25BranfordCTToEastGreenwichRI?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNquqaL8mpDBHw&feat=directlink
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 11/11/2013 :  18:33:08  Show Profile
Bring a rigger to the boat. This is not something you want to learn on YouTube!

When I had my furler installed they sent two guys to put it together out of the box and install it. If I remember correctly the total cost of installation including a new fore-stay was around $400, maybe less? That was for two guys for a couple of hours!

I'd venture to guess if all they need to do to yours is cut down the foil and fore-stay one guy could do it and be gone in an hour for under $150. Especially if you have the mast down and ready for him to work on. You and your friends re-step the mast when he's done.

For a few dollars more he would probably help you step the mast and show you how to properly tune the rigging!

Also, think about replacing the fore-stay! This would be the perfect time to do it and then you don't have to worry about the integrity of the old fore-stay.


If that's not enough to convince you, take a good look at your wife and kids in your album above, and then when you lay down to go to sleep tonight, think about how you would feel if the mast came down and injured one of them! The guilt, pain, and hospital bills would make a few hundred dollars seem insignificant!

Rigging is not something to play around with. Hire a professional!
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 11/11/2013 :  20:57:26  Show Profile
There are considerations beyond what Gary alludes to... The furler may need a restraining block on the mast, slightly above the full-hoist height of the swivel. Lacking that, the furler could damage your forestay by wrapping the halyard around it. (I've seen the evidence of that.) You might be able to find specifics from Furlex on the web... or a third party... but I'd add a vote for a professional rigger. You apparently got a great deal--don't try to make it <i>too</i> great.
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hubbardbilly
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Response Posted - 11/13/2013 :  07:02:45  Show Profile
Thanks for the advice. I'll probably end up selling the Furlex rather than have it rigged for my boat. I've got a furling system already and it works good enough for now. Maybe I can get enough cash to buy myself some Christmas presents...
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