Upon returning from a sail, I noticed that the metal drum that covers the spool on the CDI furler had moved up, exposing the spool and chaffing the furling lanyard. I couldn't get the drum to move back down onto the spool. Looking around the yard at other boats, I noticed some had a similar problem and duct tape was used to prevent the rewind lanyard from being cut by the edge of the slot in the drum.
I called CDI and was advised that duct tape was not the proper fix. There is a thrust washer on the top of the spool that sometimes gets jammed cock-wise and allows the drum to rise up off of the spool. I took the tension off the stay and was able to move the washer back to the proper position with a screwdriver.
What Next? I guess this is called "getting familiar with the equipment".
I had a CDI on my old MacGregor and had the same problem. The thrust washer will do this. I fashioned an edge roller out of tygon tubing and glued it around the rewind opening. It seemed to work and keep the lanyard from fraying. I slit the tubing and just bent it on. I've also seen automobile door edge guards used for this along with glue.
Steve Paul
cp27/2
Nashville, In
I haven't had that problem when under tension but I have noticed it when the tension has been released. I just push it back down and really haven't paid that much attnetion to it.
Thanks for the responses. Installing edge guard on the spool cover sounds like a fast and effective protection. I could also use a plastic document biinder clamp and heat shrink in place. Thanks