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Tim Colbert
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Initially Posted - 01/01/2002 :  11:59:17  Show Profile
Any opinions on this choice? The CDI seems to be quite popular on this board, but I was wondering if not using the jib halyard is a serious drawback.

Any quick responses would be appreciated as the Sailnet sale ends tonite at midnite.

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Tim Co
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c25sailor
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Response Posted - 01/01/2002 :  12:49:43  Show Profile
Tim,

I don't know about the Schaeffer, as I have the CDI. The CDI has it's own small sheave mounted at the head of the tape for the halyard, and it works out fine. But given the need to do something with the headsail halyard on the drum once the sail i
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Jeff_Clarke_bankone.com
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  14:14:54  Show Profile
Tim,

I have the Snapfurl, and have had problems with it, due to halyard wrap having to replaced the 2 piece foil. The halyard angle at the mast head has to be set at the correct angle. Given an opportunity to start over I would of purchased the CDI.
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wmuchmore
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Response Posted - 01/06/2002 :  21:15:17  Show Profile
Tim,

If you haven't bought the CDI furler yet, I would advise you not to.

Not having a jib halyard to tension the luff is a big drawback, even if you are not a racer. CDI claims a halyard is not necessary for a cruising sailor, but that's baloney i
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Tim Colbert
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Response Posted - 01/06/2002 :  23:57:47  Show Profile
Thanks all for the input. After a lot of research, I've decided to buck up the extra for the Harken Unit 00. As usual there are no easy answers when evaluating/purchasing gear!

Cheers
Tim Colbert '79 SR/SK #1363
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