Re: Trailering with the CDI furler question
Gary Nye (gcnye@mail.bright.net)
Sun, 29 Nov 1998 23:30:26 -0500
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> The web page for CDI (http://www.sailcdi.com/) has recommendations for
> trailering that caution against bending the luff extrusion in too tight a
> circle. I'm looking for practical suggestions on the easiest way to trailer
> with the CDI.
>
> How do YOU do it?
>
> Judith Blumhorst
> Planning a major refit for P-19 #266 1985 "Red Wing"
> Danville, CA 94526
>
I just tie it to the mast. The drum extends out front about a foot or
foot and a half so rather than let it flop around?? I use a piece of
wood about 1" x 2" x 4ft and lash that to the mast and furler for
support. I have towed the boat about 3000 miles and have had no
problem from the furler.
Gary
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Gary Nye gcnye@bright.net
Tiffin, Ohio
P-19 #920 ????
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