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mroettersr
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Initially Posted - 02/07/2005 :  00:02:24  Show Profile
My CDI Furler (ff4) doesn't have the ball bearing feature. I understand it makes quite a difference in furling the headsail during heavy air. Can the standard furler be upgraded? Has anyone done it? Where is a good place to get the upgrade if available? Thanks for any help that can be given.
Mike Roetter
'83 C25 #3568 SK/SR
Marblehead on Lake Erie
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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 02/07/2005 :  01:41:21  Show Profile  Visit tmhansen's Homepage
I believe it can be done easily. Check Cruising Direct for pricing. I ordered mine with the ball bearings from the outset so I can not offer any input on how much difference it makes. I believe others on this forum has done so and liked the difference it made. When reefing my headsail I still need to head up to take some pressure off the sail while easing the sheet to keep it from flogging.
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Mark Loyacano
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Response Posted - 02/07/2005 :  09:01:09  Show Profile
The bearing conversion changes furling to a one arm operation from two. Catalina Direct sells the kit. It was less than one boat unit five years ago.
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 02/07/2005 :  20:29:28  Show Profile
We upgraded Orion to ball bearing last year. Made a GREAT difference and I recommend it absolutely without reservation, good luck, ron srsk #2343 SW FL
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mroettersr
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  00:59:51  Show Profile
Thanks for the replies. I didn't think to contact CD since the conversion kit wasn't in the handbook. I'll give them a call.
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TRogers
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  13:44:29  Show Profile
Just purchased my bb upgrade this weekend online at pyacht.com. Just over $100 with shipping.

Can't wait to try it out. Unfortunately will have to wait for warmer weather in my part of the country.
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Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 02/08/2005 :  15:52:58  Show Profile
Anyone replace the halyard on their CDI furler? Did you purchase a replacement from CDI, or make your own? I was intending to purchase the replacement line, but then recalled it has a ferrule installed on the original halyard. Where would I find a replacement ferrule? And how do you crimp or install it on the replacement line?
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 02/11/2005 :  13:49:00  Show Profile
Not sure if we're talking about the same thing, but my (very old) CDI furler has what is essentially a stainless steel heavy paper clip kind-of-thing that attaches the feeder line to the halyard. The wire of the clip is pushed through the halyard line 1/4" up from the whipped end and the thin feeder line just has a loop tied through the "paper clip"
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Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 02/11/2005 :  19:59:05  Show Profile
John,
Thanks for the info, but mine must be different. This is a ferrule (a small cylinder) clamped around the line approximately 2 feet from the end of the halyard.
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