[Rhodes22-list] Furlers - CDI or GB

[Julie Thorndycraft]

When we get our recycled Rhodes, we have the option of either getting the CDI furler or the one created by General Boats. I'd like to get some feedback from those of you on the list who have experience with either or both. We will be trailering the boat frequently and both Elton and Stan have indicated that the GB one is easier to tie down but that it will not allow you to change sails with the mast up - at this point that is not a big issue because we will only have one genoa (175%).

Are there other pros/cons for either?
Repair/maintenance issues?
Ease of rigging?

Thanks in advance for your advice,
Julie Thorndycraft
Rhodes owner - May 2003