[Rhodes22-list] Headsail compatability

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

David,

I changed the OEM furler to a Harken Unit 0.  This roller furler has upper and lower swivels so that the genoa can make effective use of a foam luff pad for better furled sail shape over a wider dynamic range.  The luff foil is made by joining several extruded aluminum alloy sections vs one piece.  I like this system because damaged sections can be replaced.  Harken makes extensive use of Torlon ball bearings on both the upper and lower swivels.  Even after 30 seasons of use, my furler still spins as easily as a bicycle wheel.  It has never malfunctioned even once in all those years.

If you are going to go to the trouble and expense of upgrading your roller furler, get a quality unit.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 

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> On Oct 20, 2020, at 11:07 AM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
> 
> David,
> 
> The CDI manual for the Flexible Furler 2 says the luff tape should be #6.  The internet is telling me that #6 luff tape has a diameter of 0.1875”.  
> 
> Peter Nyberg
> Coventry, CT
> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> 
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 10:44 AM, David Talbot <talbotdavid50 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone changed their original R22 furler that came withe the boat to a
>> CDI furler?
>> If so were any changes in the luff tape required, or could the Doyle
>> headsails fit directly into the CDI model?
>> The luff tape backup cord and fabric that goes in furling slot measures at
>> 1/4 “on the Doyle
>