Considering Going to roller-furler. Anyone have any suggestions for CD270 cruise retro-fit? Stearns? Harken? Furlex? Profurl? Want the best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
rountree@rountree-inc.com
Furler for CD270?
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Chris Schnell
Re: Furler for CD270?
Glenn,
I just installed a Furlex C200 on my CD30 Cutter and love it. It came recommended by my sailmaker for its durability and reliability, and very smooth operating. We just finished installing it and it was easier than I thought. All types have websites and of course there's the west marine advisor and "this old boat". Good Luck
Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
swabbie@compaq.net
I just installed a Furlex C200 on my CD30 Cutter and love it. It came recommended by my sailmaker for its durability and reliability, and very smooth operating. We just finished installing it and it was easier than I thought. All types have websites and of course there's the west marine advisor and "this old boat". Good Luck
Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
swabbie@compaq.net
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Glenn Rountree
Re: Furler for CD270?
Thanks very much for the (quick!) reply. Did you do it yourself, or have it installed. What sail did you use?
rountree@rountree-inc.com
Chris Schnell wrote: Glenn,
I just installed a Furlex C200 on my CD30 Cutter and love it. It came recommended by my sailmaker for its durability and reliability, and very smooth operating. We just finished installing it and it was easier than I thought. All types have websites and of course there's the west marine advisor and "this old boat". Good Luck
Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
rountree@rountree-inc.com
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Warren Kaplan
Re: Furler for CD270?
I also got a Furlex last year for my CD27. Its a "substantial" piece of equipment and solidly made. Furls great even with a load on the sail. Very dependable. I had it installed last summer along with a new headsail. The mast was already stepped so I let Doyle Sails do the whole job. I get a little queasy at the sight of a bosun' chair so it cost me for the installation. But these guys have installed god knows how many furlers and watching them, it appeared they could install this Furlex in their sleep. Something to consider.Glenn Rountree wrote: Considering Going to roller-furler. Anyone have any suggestions for CD270 cruise retro-fit? Stearns? Harken? Furlex? Profurl? Want the best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Warren Kaplan
S/V Sine Qua Non
CD27
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Chris Schnell
Re: Furler for CD270?
Glenn,Glenn Rountree wrote: Thanks very much for the (quick!) reply. Did you do it yourself, or have it installed. What sail did you use?
My sailmaker advised me on this and lead the installation effort as I'd never done one, and for that price I didn't want to mess it up. But I was involved in its construction on the dock and installation. In hindsight, with a good helper we could have done it without him by following the instructions carefully, but there were little things we learned from him along the way. He then made me a new headsail which is a 136.5%. The oddness of the number is the result of a compromise between a yankee cut and a decksweeper, so that I now have a sail that comes past the mast giving me more sail area, is above the lifelines and bowpulpit, and essentially runs parallel to the deck, but can be seen under. I'm going to have to play with it some with the staysail up to master and maximize my sail trim, but it's a cutter and I intend to sail her as a cutter. I do have a question for you....what's a CD270? I've never seen that designation before. Good Luck
Glenn Rountree wrote:Chris Schnell wrote: Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
swabbie@compaq.net
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Glenn Rountree
Re: Furler for CD270?
I'm convinced, the Furlex is the one to go with. Thanks for the note again. I will have it installed as you did, the tricks would probably be a bargain.
The CD270 was made in the early/mid 80's, designed by Empacher, cost a fortune for it's time (mine was $57000), is 27'3" LOA beam 9'5", 8380 displacement, 3'4" full keel plus 7'0" with internal board, and a great boat for the Gulf Coast and shallow anchorages. I think it was a bit of an experiment for CD - only 23 were made - and all of the hardware, standing rigging, etc. was from the production CD30. It looks exactly like your boat, except 4 portlites, and a bit shorter and fatter. I generally singlehand, especially on Lake Ponchartrain which can be quite treacherous, believe it or not, and it has been an absolute dream. My last boat was a Columbia 33, and the 270 fits my 6'9" frame better (6'2" headroom, deep cabin sole). The only boat I would prefer would be CD30 cutter like you have, but it will have to wait until I can spen more time in blue water (when I hopefully retire someday??).
rountree@rountree-inc.com
The CD270 was made in the early/mid 80's, designed by Empacher, cost a fortune for it's time (mine was $57000), is 27'3" LOA beam 9'5", 8380 displacement, 3'4" full keel plus 7'0" with internal board, and a great boat for the Gulf Coast and shallow anchorages. I think it was a bit of an experiment for CD - only 23 were made - and all of the hardware, standing rigging, etc. was from the production CD30. It looks exactly like your boat, except 4 portlites, and a bit shorter and fatter. I generally singlehand, especially on Lake Ponchartrain which can be quite treacherous, believe it or not, and it has been an absolute dream. My last boat was a Columbia 33, and the 270 fits my 6'9" frame better (6'2" headroom, deep cabin sole). The only boat I would prefer would be CD30 cutter like you have, but it will have to wait until I can spen more time in blue water (when I hopefully retire someday??).
Chris Schnell wrote:Glenn,Glenn Rountree wrote: Thanks very much for the (quick!) reply. Did you do it yourself, or have it installed. What sail did you use?
My sailmaker advised me on this and lead the installation effort as I'd never done one, and for that price I didn't want to mess it up. But I was involved in its construction on the dock and installation. In hindsight, with a good helper we could have done it without him by following the instructions carefully, but there were little things we learned from him along the way. He then made me a new headsail which is a 136.5%. The oddness of the number is the result of a compromise between a yankee cut and a decksweeper, so that I now have a sail that comes past the mast giving me more sail area, is above the lifelines and bowpulpit, and essentially runs parallel to the deck, but can be seen under. I'm going to have to play with it some with the staysail up to master and maximize my sail trim, but it's a cutter and I intend to sail her as a cutter. I do have a question for you....what's a CD270? I've never seen that designation before. Good Luck
Glenn Rountree wrote:Chris Schnell wrote: Chris Schnell
s/v MADNESS III CD30 #235
Southport, NC
rountree@rountree-inc.com