Just change the subject line, then you're not off topic... :-) Someone recently posted re an M15 bow pulpit and there was a source given, maybe by Dave Scobie, check last few months...probably if the source does M15 they do M17 also. I did a lot of research on roller furling last fall, including soliciting opinions on this list. I ended up choosing the CDI (Cruising Designs International) Flexible Furler design (the CDI FF2 is the size you need for an M17). I find it well designed and well made and reasonably easy to install & set up. I like that it has its own halyard built into the foil, rather than using the existing hank-on jib halyard. Less hardware to catch or twist at the head of the furling rig that way. It just spins on the forestay - no need for swivel connection to jib halyard. As a bonus, the CDI is less expensive by 10-15% or more than the other contenders (for USA buyers anyhow, CDI is in Canada & CAN is low vs. USD). Some people don't like the CDI built-in halyard design, and prefer the ones that do use the jib halyard (which is almost the other makers, as I recall). If one uses the jib halyard in mast raising, the CDI is great because the jib halyard is not used for the jib any more. If the furling rig needs the jib halyard then there's more steps and complication to raising/lowering mast. Main thing with the CDI is, you have to take good care to keep the foil flat/straight when stored. It is an extremely durable PVC-based extrusion, breakage is not going to be an issue short of severe abuse. However it will "remember" any bends that it sits with over time, and then you have to try and reverse/undo those or you will have a wiggly jib luff and possibly poor furling. All furling foils have their pros & cons so whatever you get, you will have some need to pay attention to how you handle the foil. When rigged, usually no issue - it's the raising, lowering, storing where the care is needed. cheers, John On 07/29/2018 01:21 PM, edwin jenkins wrote:
Bow pulpit Gentleman I know this is off the subject but where can I get a bow pulpit for my 1975 m17 , I also plan on getting a rolling furling later down the road , I’ve looked on line but it all confusing to me doesn’t really give me an answer I’m looking for or maybe someone has one for sale. Thanks for ant info Ed
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