Roller Furling Question

[bmiller]

Would like to know why???
jf air

The CDI on my boat did not work. At least not without a lot of effort. I replaced it with a Plastimo and have not had a single problem. It is so much smoother and easier to operate, even for my wife.

[rchiare1]

Curtis
I read your posting with real interest. Very informative, thanks.  I think you are probably correct in your statements about the CDI as they pertain to your use. You said: "The CDI roller furler may be an outstanding product for its intended use." and " as many skippers simply won't set sail when a small craft advisory is issued and many small lake sailors seldom see a 20 knots breeze."

I am one of those skippers that don't set sail in a 16' boat when small craft warnings are issued; and if I did I would not be trying to fly a 150% jib. You are obviously a braver man than I.

That said: a CP16 with the CDI FF1 works really well for me. I only use a 110% jib and I can reel the sail in or out at any time under all conditions (so far) with nary a problem. I think the key here is the term intended use and matcing the boat, sails and hardware to the body of water that you are going to sail.
Bob

[curtisv]

Curtis
I read your posting with real interest. Very informative, thanks.  I think you are probably correct in your statements about the CDI as they pertain to your use. You said: "The CDI roller furler may be an outstanding product for its intended use." and " as many skippers simply won't set sail when a small craft advisory is issued and many small lake sailors seldom see a 20 knots breeze."

I am one of those skippers that don't set sail in a 16' boat when small craft warnings are issued; and if I did I would not be trying to fly a 150% jib. You are obviously a braver man than I.

That said: a CP16 with the CDI FF1 works really well for me. I only use a 110% jib and I can reel the sail in or out at any time under all conditions (so far) with nary a problem. I think the key here is the term intended use and matcing the boat, sails and hardware to the body of water that you are going to sail.
Bob

Bob,

You hit it exactly.  The CP23 and CP16 are different boats.  The CP16 has a very small jib.  Whether the CDI will work well depends on your boat, where you sail and the conditions that you sail in.  Some of us are say "works fine for me" others find it doesn't work.

Curtis

[Rick Klages]

I have  CDI roller furling on my 16/3 that works just fine.

ick