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John P
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Initially Posted - 07/06/2005 : 12:30:04

So, sitting here at work, dreaming of my boat and what I want to do tonight (boat is still on cradle, mast down, etc.). I start to think of stepping the mast and all that is involved. The boat has the CDI furler and as far as I know, it is currently attached to the forestay, but I have not checked it yet. The mast and furler are all strapped together with various sheets, etc. Does it make sense to have the furler already installed when stepping the mast, or should I install it later? This may be a redundant question, but I do not know how the furler is installed (I have not read the manual yet). I assume that it rides on the forestay and is held up via the jib halyard?

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TRogers
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Response Posted - 07/06/2005 : 14:46:24

The forestay on a CDI furler runs down the center of the of the foil (plastic blade). Since the foil is more or less semi-rigid (but flexible) it actually holds the top of the furler in place. There is no halyard holding the parts up from the top.

The jib/genoa is raised via a line that goes through the fitting (I'm not sure what the term is) at the top of the furler.

I believe you would want to install everything with the mast down, although it might be possible to do it with it up, but of course you have to disconnect the forestay to do it (I'm not sure I would be comfortable doing that).

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mashedcat
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Response Posted - 07/06/2005 : 23:37:38

if you havent read the manual yet, do that first. if you dont have one you can download one from cdi. sounds like your furler is already installed on the forestay, so you just step the mast. you need to tie a tail or messenger on furler halyard where it exits the sheave at the masthead before you step the mast. thats what you use to raise the jib (the tail you tie on). if you dont do that you will have to unstep and restep. the manual cautions that you be sure when you are winding and unwinding the drum that the pin that hold the drum above the turnbuckle is in place so that you dont unscrew the turnbuckle. those are the cautions, other than that its pretty straightforward.

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John P
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Response Posted - 07/07/2005 : 06:46:51

Thanks Dave, I checked last night and all is there and ready to go. I do have the manual and will read soon.

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