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John J.
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Initially Posted - 10/02/2004 :  19:23:04  Show Profile
I've made the decision to purchase a CDI flexible furler. I have a tall rig. Which model should I get?
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nate
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Response Posted - 10/02/2004 :  20:51:18  Show Profile
I believe that the FF4 is the model that fits the C25. When you install the foil over the forestay you will have to cut the gray plastic foil to fit your rig. Remember....measure twice (or 3 times) and cut once.
Not sure if you plan to order your CDI with the bearing kit, but I would suggest getting the bearings....I added them to my CDI recently and it really made a huge difference.
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 10/03/2004 :  10:57:26  Show Profile
Thats what I would get, an FF-4 with the lower ball bearing, then you will need number 6 luff tape on your sail and any grommets or wires removed, or a new sail. Since we put our jib on and pull it off regularly I added a turning block for the down haul and two small Sheaffer? cleats to the lower drum one for the down hauls and one for the halyard. Dave
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 10/04/2004 :  09:05:52  Show Profile
I would agree with those that suggest you upgrade the CDI FF4 to include the ball bearing - best up grade I've made in terms of cost to effect.

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TRogers
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Response Posted - 10/04/2004 :  19:27:30  Show Profile
I assume that the lower bearing makes things roll up a bit easier? Many a time I've had a hard time getting the furler started after the sail was fully extended.
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 10/05/2004 :  10:25:07  Show Profile
The bearing makes things roll up a bit easier would be the understatement of the day. I can roll with one hand in 30 knots. So can my petite girlfriend!
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 10/05/2004 :  20:11:31  Show Profile
Adding my voice to those who recommend the furler roller bearing upgrade, it made a night and day difference to Orion, fair winds, ron srsk #2343 SW FL
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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 10/05/2004 :  21:43:05  Show Profile
Amen to the roller making things easier ... and all of us "converts" now have an off-white hockey puck to play with in the parking lot
Get the bearing. It is well worth the money spent.
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John J.
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Response Posted - 10/06/2004 :  06:03:48  Show Profile
I'm sold on the FF4 and the ball bearings. Thanks! I currently have a 110 and a 150 genoa, however, I believe people often use a 135 for the roller furling. Any advice?
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nate
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Response Posted - 10/06/2004 :  07:30:26  Show Profile
I think the choice of headsails depends on where/how you sail. If you cruise in an area with light to moderate winds, I would stick with the 150 and have a foam luff pad installed so you can roll up a little sail when the wind pipes up. Changing headsails on the CDI unit is not the easiest thing to do, so you want the best all-around sail you can get that works best for your area. Like you, I have a big genoa (at least thats what the girls tell me) and a 100% jib. If we are racing and I know it's going to blow all day, I would put the 100% on and go with the small sail vs. rolling up a bunch of the 150. Mind you...the hard core racers will tell you to ditch the furler and get a Tuff-luff but if you race and cruise many folks want the advantage of the RF and have to work around it's shortcomings on the racecourse.
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 10/09/2004 :  10:16:41  Show Profile
I echoi the advise to get the bearing for the roller, altho' osmepneo doesn't have one yet. One day this summer the wind went from zero to 20 in a heart beat and I decided to reduce sail, and the roller furler had jammed . At that moment I decided the mast had to be dropped this winter so I could add the ball bearing upgrade.
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