Although they all sail M17s, Randy, Larry and Gary all use roller furling and trail their boats. I'm sure one of them can address your question Doug. I don't believe there's a turnbuckle used in at least Larry and Randy setups, but I'm just guessing. Having owned and sailed an M15 for some years, I hear what you're getting at. I left Chukar's rig fairly loose too, but I think an M15 with furling would require more rig tension. I believe there are quick-release turnbuckles available (from Johnson maybe?) that could be used with the sidestays that would solve the problem. t On Dec 31, 2007 8:56 AM, Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> wrote:
Can anyone share the process for using the CDI furler on a trailerable boat?
The CDI furler seems to require a turnbuckle as part of the forestay. I have an M15 with the "floppy" rig and no turnbuckle. Does the turnbuckle have to be adjusted every time you trailer?
Does the forestay have to come off every time you trailer?
If not what do you do with drum end?
Thanks
Doug Kelch M15 #310 "Seas the Day"
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