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Go buy the bearing for your CDI roller-furler!

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takokichi
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Initially Posted - 05/21/2004 : 17:53:56

This spring I upgraded my CDI FF4 with the factory ball bearing option and got rid of the bushing that it came with. The difference is night and day. Unless I let an override develop on the reel, I can furl with one hand in winds up to the mid 20's. Awesome. With a Spinlock acting like a ratchet for the furling line, its a totally one handed operation!

The first picture is the bushing in situ. You just undo two screws, pull out the bushing, put in the bearing and replace the two screws.

The second picture is the bushing and bearing next to each other. The wear to the bushing (four years old at picture time) show how much friction there was!

Justin

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jmeadows
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Response Posted - 05/21/2004 : 22:37:35

Is it possible to replace in a slip?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/21/2004 : 23:02:14

"Is it possible to replace in a slip?"

I don't think it matters what you're wearing...

(sorry, I couldn't resist).

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 05/22/2004 : 15:26:05

(1) Orion's replacement was done in the water at the slip with two people, one on deck, one ashore. Small needlenose vicegrips played a useful role, as I recall (2) The difference was like night and day from the bushing (quite worn and gnarly) and the new bearing. Money well spent, in my opinion, ron, srsk SWFL

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Doug
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Response Posted - 05/22/2004 : 15:31:30

Where did you buy it and how much?

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takokichi
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Response Posted - 05/22/2004 : 16:03:05

I think I paid ~$120 shipped from Catalina Direct.

Best upgrade I ever made! I'm much more likely to fly full sail downwind in bigger winds because I know I can reef to return upwind. I used to nervous about my ability to reef and sometimes had to use the winch.

jwa

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/22/2004 : 20:45:24

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I used to nervous about my ability to reef<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

An easy way to reef in all conditions without using a winch, especially with an old original, non-ball-bearing furler, is to partially blanket the jib with the main. It takes a lot of stress off the jib (and the furler), so you can pull the furling line by hand.

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 05/23/2004 : 10:02:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jmeadows
 Is it possible to replace in a slip?
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You have to disconnect the headstay and disassenble the turnbuckle, but the mast will be supported by the forward lowers, so you will be okay as long as you don't try to do the job on a really windy day.

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 05/23/2004 : 15:18:19

In addition to Larry's comment, it is to be presumed IF you have an FF4 THEN you have a spare halyard. Lead it forward and belay to the bow pulpit for extra security whilst doing the exchange. Good luck, and--you will enjoy!! Ron srsk Orion SWFL

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nate
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Response Posted - 05/25/2004 : 09:30:52

I got the bearing for Christmas from a buddy who crewed with me for a few races. Like you said, it makes a huge difference in the ease of furling. I installed the bearing while the boat was in the slip...used a spare halyard tied to the bow pulpit. Once the CDI is disconnected, I found resting it on a towel or something soft keeps the thing from moving around on the foredeck.

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KTwomey
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Response Posted - 05/25/2004 : 11:59:18

Justin,

Thanks for all the advice, here on the Forum and emails, on the furler upgrade. It was an easy fix taking about 20 minutes all total. We did it right in the slip.

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