have a FF2 furler from my old boat that I would like to install on my 1996 CP16.
The CDI instructions state "..there should be a toggle at both ends of the forestay." Current forestay has a toggle on the deck side but none on the mast end. Mast end does have the ability to move fore & aft. I was hoping to be able to utilize the present forestay and avoid buying a new piece of wire??
What has been the practice of CP16 owners with a CDI furler?? Two toggles ??
Thanks for any input.
jb
I get by just fine with a FF2 furler without the top toggle. However, my furling jib is only 110%. Can't vouch for the arrangement for a larger Genoa. Not a whole lot to wind up with the smaller headsail.
Jett
Thanks Jett, do you have a CP-16, if so what year?
tks,
j
Yes, my CP 16 is a 1990 MKIII, with the bow sprit.
Jett
Jett,
looks like you will save me the cost of a new headstay, thanks! How much space did to leave between the top of the furler and the mast fitting?
j
JB, I'm not near the boat right now, so can't check for sure. But the top halyard fitting on the foil clears the mast, so I'm guessing no more than a couple of inches beyond that.
Interestingly, my Catalina 18 FF2 furler had a toggle/swivel drum arrangement on top of the furler, but my (used) CP 16 came fitted with the FF2 without that feature. Works fine though. I've always thought a PO installed the FF2, but don't know for sure, as the boat came with a newer mast and boom than the original ones, though receipts show both were ordered from ComPac, so I assume are stock. Never bothered to ask why!
Jett