On 07/29/2018 03:25 PM, Dave Scobie wrote:
Schaefer Snapfurl is a surperior unit in both build and you ARE using the halyard to tension the headsail luff (you _cannot_ get correct luff tension with the CDI). It is very easy to load sail onto the Snapfurl (much easier than the CDI).
Well there ya go...different opinions and experiences to complicate your decision-making... :-) I can get fine luff tension with the CDI...bearing in mind I am not racing, so I am not needing or wanting to tweak the luff tension frequently. If you race, or just want to mess with jib luff tension frequently, then the CDI will probably not suit you. If you race seriously, you probably don't want a furling rig on your forestay anyhow. And, if messing with jib luff tension frequently, it sure helps to have jib halyard run to cockpit, whether with hank-on sails or non-CDI furler. cheers, John -- John Schinnerer - M.A., Whole Systems Design -------------------------------------------- - Eco-Living - Whole Systems Design Services People - Place - Learning - Integration john@eco-living.net - 510.982.1334 http://eco-living.net http://sociocracyconsulting.com