Running roller furler lines on a CD 25

[Diana]

We just got a CDI roller furling unit and are curious as to where most people install the rigging lines, blocks... I hate to put holes in my boat as it is, but I would hate to have to put even more if we don't get things in the best spot the first time. So, I'm looking for suggestions from anyone who has a roller furling on a CD 25.

Thanks,
Diana
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cd25#530



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[Warren Kaplan]

We just got a CDI roller furling unit and are curious as to where most people install the rigging lines, blocks... I hate to put holes in my boat as it is, but I would hate to have to put even more if we don't get things in the best spot the first time. So, I'm looking for suggestions from anyone who has a roller furling on a CD 25.

Thanks,
Diana
s/v aja
cd25#530

Diana,
If you have lifelines and stanchions on your CD25, most blocks for routing the furling line from the furler to the cockpit attach to the stanchions, low down. There are specically made blocks for that. The other option, and the option that was on my CD27 when I bought it and at that time had a CDI furler, were small blocks that were attached to the inside of the toe rail. I "think" there were eyestraps screwed into the rail, and the blocks were attached to the eyestraps.
Others can be more specific I'm sure.

Warren Kaplan
Sine Qua Non
CD27
Oyster Bay Harbor, NY



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[Will W.]

I have the FF4 model on Suzi Q. I like it a lot. I will tell you what I used. On the base of the foremost starboard pulpit support I mounted a "Swiveling Stanchion Mount Roller Furling Fairlead". This gives the needed 90 degrees to the furling line as it leaves/enters the drum. Then on the mid-ship stanchion, at the base, I mounted a "Ball Bearing Furling Block" w/spring. The line then runs to a V cleat or a Clam cleat, I can't tell which is which since they seem to do the same thing. The Clam/V cleat I found is a side mount with two holes for mounting. I mounted it upside down on the foremost part of the starboard coaming board so that the profile of the coaming board is not affected.
I have seen the furling line secured a dozen ways, maybe more. Some of them are surely more secure than mine but mine is simple and inexpensive and very easy while under use. If I ever was out in a serious blow I would probably run the furling line back to the very stout aft starboard cleats to ensure it would not unfurl by chance. However for regular sailing I have a good set-up.

Will Wheatley
Suzi Q
CD25
Sailing from Chesapeake Beach, MD

We just got a CDI roller furling unit and are curious as to where most people install the rigging lines, blocks... I hate to put holes in my boat as it is, but I would hate to have to put even more if we don't get things in the best spot the first time. So, I'm looking for suggestions from anyone who has a roller furling on a CD 25.

Thanks,
Diana
s/v aja
cd25#530

Diana,
If you have lifelines and stanchions on your CD25, most blocks for routing the furling line from the furler to the cockpit attach to the stanchions, low down. There are specically made blocks for that. The other option, and the option that was on my CD27 when I bought it and at that time had a CDI furler, were small blocks that were attached to the inside of the toe rail. I "think" there were eyestraps screwed into the rail, and the blocks were attached to the eyestraps.
Others can be more specific I'm sure.

Warren Kaplan
Sine Qua Non
CD27
Oyster Bay Harbor, NY

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