I have a 1973 CD25 #186, the boat is located on Lake Erie. I want to buy a new or good used head sail for it. I am installing a Profurl P31 system, and need sail sizing information and any thoughts on sail material recomendations I can get. I am also interested in any thoughts on how to run the furling system control sheets to the cockpit. I am interested in aquiring a good used cruising sail or a racing sail that has maybe been in one to many races.
jfranklin@lrbcg.com
Roller Furling Head Sail
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Ed Haley
Re: Roller Furling Head Sail
Addressing the issue of the layout for the furling control line being lead aft to the cockpit, Schaeffer makes nice furling blocks that are shaped like a donut and slip on stanchion posts. They are generally secured to the bottom of the post. The blocks lead the furling line outside the stanchion post where the block and line are almost completely out of the way of busy feet. On my CD28, I used three of these blocks. A turning block with stand-up spring was attached to the bow pulpit at a convenient spot. The line is lead aft on the port side since I use the port mast winch for the headsail. I use the stern cleat to tie the control line to when partially furling.
If your headsail is tired, I recommend you look into Sailcare (http://www.sailcare.com/). They impregnate the sailcloth with sail resin and restore its vitality for a few seasons. I just had my 20 year-old main and 130 genoa (which is on a Harken furler) sails reconditioned for next season. Sails are repaired before the impregnation process begins.
eghaley@dreamscape.com
If your headsail is tired, I recommend you look into Sailcare (http://www.sailcare.com/). They impregnate the sailcloth with sail resin and restore its vitality for a few seasons. I just had my 20 year-old main and 130 genoa (which is on a Harken furler) sails reconditioned for next season. Sails are repaired before the impregnation process begins.
eghaley@dreamscape.com