The NEW spinnaker furler from CDI finally offers a safe and easy alternative for handling the spinnaker entirely from the cockpit at an affordable price.
The CDI spinnaker furler is designed for use with most existing asymmetrical cruising spinnakers, gennakers and Code 0 sails. This furler is so innovative that it has been patented.
A luff rope is attached between the spool and the top swivel. The spinnaker is wrapped around the luff rope much as a normal jib is furled around a rigid extrusion. The rope luff allows the sail to be lowered when not in use, packed into a normal sail bag, and stored below decks until needed again.
The spinnaker furler can also be stored in place on the bow of the boat if covered with a protective sock, ready to be unfurled at a moments notice. It is raised with the existing ship’s spinnaker halyard.
The furler's spool can be mounted on the bow rail on small sailboats (usually under 30 ft), on a bow sprit or on an anchor roller on larger boats. Once raised by the spinnaker halyard, it can be deployed or furled from the safety of the cockpit. A sailor single-handing or sailing with a small or inexperienced crew can finally use an asymmetric spinnaker safely. There is no need to go up onto the bow of the boat to douse the spinnaker.
Need a spinnaker? We can build one for any boat, and we offer the rigging that you'll need as well. Please call us for more information.