Hey, Bill . . . I think the furler mechanicals are simple enough, it's the genoa sail-modification that's the problem. With the CDI, you'll need the hanks removed and a bolt-rope sewn into the luff of the genoa. The boltrope will be fed into the CDI's furling foil, like your mainsail's luff rope is fed into your mast. Also, a strip of UV-resistant cloth will be sewn strategically to your genny, so that when furled, it's protected from the sun. I didn't have the UV-resistant cloth added because I use a sock that covers my furled genoa, so I'm not sure exactly how the UV protector is positioned. I hope I've used the correct terminology. I'm one of those "release the thingy and cleat in the whatchamacallit" kinda sailors: I WANT to use the correct terms, I've been through them dozens of times, they're just never available in my brain when I need them. Fair winds, Craig p.s., When I say "the furler mechanicals are simple enough", I mean that the CDI should snap over your existing forestay. I had to add a reefing line: I don't know whether that's necessary with a brand-new CDI . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: BILLAMICASR@aol.com To: chonshell@ia4u.net Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:29 PM Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . . Craig & Tod, I hate to be the dummy... But, be that as it may I've never installed anybody's brand of furler/ reefer. If there would be mechanical & aptitude skill levels from 1 to 10 (10 being expert). How much smarts must one have or is the project best done by a real Boatwright? Bill "Tipperary"
Thanks Craig, I needed that info also. gilbert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig F. Honshell" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 8:25 PM Subject: M_Boats: furling genny - reefing cdi . . .
Hey, Bill . . . I think the furler mechanicals are simple enough, it's the genoa sail-modification that's the problem. With the CDI, you'll need the hanks removed and a bolt-rope sewn into the luff of the genoa. The boltrope will be fed into the CDI's furling foil, like your mainsail's luff rope is fed into your mast. Also, a strip of UV-resistant cloth will be sewn strategically to your genny, so that when furled, it's protected from the sun. I didn't have the UV-resistant cloth added because I use a sock that covers my furled genoa, so I'm not sure exactly how the UV protector is positioned. I hope I've used the correct terminology. I'm one of those "release the thingy and cleat in the whatchamacallit" kinda sailors: I WANT to use the correct terms, I've been through them dozens of times, they're just never available in my brain when I need them. Fair winds, Craig
p.s., When I say "the furler mechanicals are simple enough", I mean that the CDI should snap over your existing forestay. I had to add a reefing line: I don't know whether that's necessary with a brand-new CDI . . .
----- Original Message ----- From: BILLAMICASR@aol.com To: chonshell@ia4u.net Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:29 PM Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . .
Craig & Tod, I hate to be the dummy... But, be that as it may I've never installed anybody's brand of furler/ reefer. If there would be mechanical & aptitude skill levels from 1 to 10 (10 being expert). How much smarts must one have or is the project best done by a real Boatwright? Bill "Tipperary" _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
You're welcome, Gilbert. There are probably others out there who could explain it more clearly, with more accurate phraseology, so if anyone wants to correct me, please do. --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: Gilbert Landin To: Craig F. Honshell ; For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:03 PM Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . . Thanks Craig, I needed that info also. gilbert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig F. Honshell" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 8:25 PM Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . . Hey, Bill . . . I think the furler mechanicals are simple enough, it's the genoa sail-modification that's the problem. With the CDI, you'll need the hanks removed and a bolt-rope sewn into the luff of the genoa. The boltrope will be fed into the CDI's furling foil, like your mainsail's luff rope is fed into your mast. Also, a strip of UV-resistant cloth will be sewn strategically to your genny, so that when furled, it's protected from the sun. I didn't have the UV-resistant cloth added because I use a sock that covers my furled genoa, so I'm not sure exactly how the UV protector is positioned. I hope I've used the correct terminology. I'm one of those "release the thingy and cleat in the whatchamacallit" kinda sailors: I WANT to use the correct terms, I've been through them dozens of times, they're just never available in my brain when I need them. Fair winds, Craig p.s., When I say "the furler mechanicals are simple enough", I mean that the CDI should snap over your existing forestay. I had to add a reefing line: I don't know whether that's necessary with a brand-new CDI . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: BILLAMICASR@aol.com To: chonshell@ia4u.net Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 11:29 PM Subject: furling genny - reefing cdi . . . Craig & Tod, I hate to be the dummy... But, be that as it may I've never installed anybody's brand of furler/ reefer. If there would be mechanical & aptitude skill levels from 1 to 10 (10 being expert). How much smarts must one have or is the project best done by a real Boatwright? Bill "Tipperary"
Has anyone found a reefing furler for the M-15 ? Those I've looked at all specifically warn against using it for reefing. Stan Winarski M-15, #177, Carol II
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