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For a low cost furler, consider the CDI. It can be owner installer _ I
did it on my 28' Pearson Triton and found it both easy to install and
use. Could certainly handle the staysail. I would get other opinions
about a bigger genoa as it lacks ball bearings and such (KISS!) I my
experience the CDI worked much better than the Lofrans until be have on
our FP 43" cat (BUT that really is comparing apples to oranges!)
Fair Winds,
Mark Parker
casey_2020 wrote:
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> Mike,
>
> The Spin-Tec looks interesting, here are a few thoughts.
>
> Since you plan on going cruising:
> * I would recommend having a halyard in place on all hoisted sails. It
> will allow for easy luff tension adjustments that you will want to
> make for light to moderate air (in heavy air you will probably furl
> the genoa up and use the staysail).
>
> * Stuff happens and there will be times when you need to get the genoa
> down pronto, like a large rip or sail blow-out and you will want the
> sail drop to be simple and fast.
>
> * If you have more than one genoa you will at times want to put up the
> light air headsail. Hopefully you have some light air sails, if not
> there are sources for used sails in good condition at low $$. If you
> ever do need a new sail of any type I recommend: www.rollytasker.com
> I bought a premium quality new mainsail from them, delivered to my
> door, at 1/2 the price of a local sailmaker.
>
> * If you have a halyard attached you definitely want some type of
> anti-wrap feature (other than having to remember when you may get a
> wrap) I've been-there-done-that....
>
> * You can save $$ by doing the furler installation yourself. Stalock
> or Noresman fittings are fine. If you do have one on the bottom of
> your headstay be certain that you install it correctly. I have read of
> two instances where the fitting came "unscrewed" due to the furling
> and unfurling action over a period of time. I used a Noresman fitting
> and haven't had that problem.
>
> * DON'T give up on the watermaker. I think they are a necessity if you
> will be cruising where the water quality cannot be trusted. It's a
> real health issue. Also you will be able to takes 2 showers a day when
> in hot & humid conditions. You will be able to wash the boat salt
> residue of the boat. And you will not have to jerry jug hundreds of
> lbs of water. I bought a modular watermaker system and did my own
> installation. Do it yourself you will be glad you did because you will
> be throughly familiar with every hose and valve. And you can locate
> the components where you have space for them. Plus you will save $$. I
> bought a new 24 gph watermaker system for 1/2 the price of the
> off-the-shelf units. Mine is made by: www.aquamarineinc.net it came
> in kit form with excellent instructions and Dan was always available
> by telephone to answer any questions. They have been in business for
> years.
>
> Hope this helps, have fun,
>
> Casey
>
> many require that I replace or modify my 3 year old head stay and
> require a closed turn buckle and swedged fitting rather than the
> Stalock fitting and open turn buckle I have now.
> Looks like the watermaker will have to wait.
> >
> > Mike D.
> >
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