New CD25

[hinmo]

Hi = looks like a bought a CD25, circa 1974.Don't really understand a few things and the PO never sailed it (owned for a few years on the hard). Its got a CDI jib furler but no blocks on the deck for the furling line....and no lifelines (no pulpit nor stern rail). I guess I will lead the furling line aft viaa bloc attached to one of the side stays and a jam cleat near the cockpit

Anybody got any ideas?

[tjr818]

You said that there are no lifelines, are there stanchions or stanchion bases? Are there holes where these things had been?

[hinmo]

none

[mgphl52]

Hi = looks like a bought a CD25, circa 1974.Don't really understand a few things and the PO never sailed it (owned for a few years on the hard). Its got a CDI jib furler but no blocks on the deck for the furling line....and no lifelines (no pulpit nor stern rail). I guess I will lead the furling line aft viaa bloc attached to one of the side stays and a jam cleat near the cockpit

Anybody got any ideas?

Neither of the CD25s I've owned had pulpits or life lines either. As for the furling line lead, The location of the lead closest to the furler is very important. You want the line to feed exactly perpendicular to the middle of the furler drum. Also remember that a lot of pressure will be exerted when trying reduce the sail in heavy wind. Due to the pressure, I would not attach to any of the shrouds. Attaching to a chain plate would be a possible option if you can get the proper alignment.

[hinmo]

Attaching to a chain plate would be a possible option if you can get the proper alignment.

10-4

[Keyscaptainadam]

dear 25 owner

im taking off my bow pulpit to allow boarding from the bow

what did you end up affixing the furline line lead to?

adam

[hinmo]

dear 25 owner

im taking off my bow pulpit to allow boarding from the bow

what did you end up affixing the furline line lead to?

adam

not there yet

figure one block will be on chainplate and one will be on thru deck fitting or teak trim

[Keyscaptainadam]

John

The lead on my furler line currently goes to base of bow sprit.

I'm considering adding teak handrails to foredeck (thru bolt) and using as attachment point for furling line.

Next I fixed small eyes and blocks along inside edge of teak toerail aft to cockpit. Works well.

adam

[hinmo]

John

The lead on my furler line currently goes to base of bow sprit.

I'm considering adding teak handrails to foredeck (thru bolt) and using as attachment point for furling line.

Next I fixed small eyes and blocks along inside edge of teak toerail aft to cockpit. Works well.

adam

Adam - how is the block attached to the bow sprit? (you're not talking the bow rail are you? Which I dont have) Any pics? And where/how does it enter the cockpit and get over the combing or does it?
thanks

[Keyscaptainadam]

John

My apologies.

I incorrectly used the word bow sprit, when I intended to state ... bow rail.

Located on the further aft portion of rail nearest the base. The furler line is led a perfect 90 degrees to the drum of CDI furler.

I will try and snap a picture if you want to post an email to send it to.

mine is located on my website if you wish to follow up further.

listed in signature below.

Adam