CDI FF1 on CP16

[jamato323]

Real easy, Pacman, the gooseneck is spring loaded. Just make sure the topping lift is not attached. I have tried storing the main furled on the boom to cut down on launch time (I'm a former two time SunCatter) but me thinks it would be easier just to flake it neatly on the boom, sail tie it and remove boom.

[sailen69]

Jamato,
Here is a link to where I found my quick release turnbuckle.  Catalina Direct will make the stainless steel lanyard in their shop but I don't think they make the quick release lever.  I don't recall what brand is but I will try to find out. I will take a close up of the logo stamped into the lever.  Maybe someone will recognize what brand it is.  The one for the C-22 fits a 1/4'' X Fine, same size stud on a Com-Pac 16.

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=439&ParentCat=96

Rich

[capt.brian]

I know that C.S. Johnson Company makes them. Might be who you are thinking of. I just ordered a new forestay with the lever from Hutchins. On the Hutchins website there is a video showing a Legacy being rigged with a forestay that has a lever. Try this link www.csjohnson.com

[sailen69]

That't the one.
THanks,
Rich

[jamato323]

Sailen:
I've ordered the tensioner from Catalina. Question: do you use a nut to secure the shroud stud. I'm assuming it doesn't screw on.

[sailen69]

Jamato,
Yes I use a nut on the shroud stud to secure the quick release / tensioner to keen the adjustment set and for safety.  When you see your lever, you will see that the pin in the lever has a hole with threads in it.  The shroud stud will screw onto the hole in the pin just like it will screw into a turnbuckle.  Because the way it all fits together, a cotter pin or ring is useless the secure the lever from turning.  Good luck with the new rig and good sailing.
Rich

[jamato323]

Thanks Rich et al for your help on this. I just installed the unit on my port shroud. Works like a charm.

[Pamelina]

The Florida Antique registration is a great thing!

Our old boats qualify and the only cost is the annual filing fee, just over $5.00.

The Antique sticker is good looking too.

Well, I registered my CP-16 a few weeks ago and the clerk mentioned the antique sticker, but she didn't mention the perks, so I got a regular sticker. Will have to check into this more. I thought it was just a decoration! Thanks for the heads up!

[jamato323]

Sorry for delay in posting Pamelina. The antique sticker does not take the place of your regular state reg. sticker. It simply makes annual renewal of same much cheaper...and looks great!

[carel]

Ok, I installed a quick release tensioner on my starboard shroud this spring.  I had to readjust the port turnbuckle to rebalance the rig (side to side) - everything set up nicely.  It became easy to raise the rig and fasten the forestay (CDI Furler and all) with the tensioner released.  That quick release pin on the tensioner was so neat I decided to use one on the forestay (no more wrestling that darn cotter ring into the pin hole).  Baaad idea!  When I was out on the lake a couple of days later, sailing under light winds, that quick release pin did - all by itself.  To make a long story short, after replacing the mast tabernacle twice and the CDI Furler Luff once ($$), I still use the tensioner but am back to the cotter ring in the forestay pin....Lesson learned: the shroud tensioner is a good idea, substituting for the cotter ring in the forestay pin, not so much! 

[jamato323]

Kinda surprised this happened as the pin is the way the tensioner on the mast tender system works....there are actually two pins: one to pin the shackle to the foredeck and the second to pin the tensioner in the closed position. I'm no stranger to replacing tabernacles. After replacing one I ordered from Hutchins I'm having one fabricated for 1/4 aluminum to give more lateral support as I raise and lower mast. Fair winds to you!