I just installed a new CDI last year, I did order a new forestay from jerry and it came in perfect, I measured and remeasure and took pictures but it was worth it. I would not go back to hanked sails its nice when finished to just roll away. BTW I would remove the mast to remove the furler, this will give you an opportunity to inspect the stay for meathooks and corrosion. gilbert -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+gilbert=mindgame.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+gilbert=mindgame.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of DORUDD@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:33 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: CDI Roller furling In a message dated 9/13/2006 11:38:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time, tim@timtone.com writes: I was wondering if anyone had this gear on their boat. The boat came with a 150 and the CDI roller. So I don't have the advantage of having installed it. What I would like to do is remove it. What I am wondering is if the original forestay is under all that?....and what might it take to get back to the basic wire stay. Thanks in advance. Tim Diebert M 17 #369 In Kelowna BC....wanting to de-rollered. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Typically, one has to install a new forestay to install a CDI furler. I think the stock forestay usually needs to be shortened. DAVID O. RUDD Gallatin River Communications L.L.C. 625 S. Second St., Springfield IL 62704 (217) 744-2420 Fax (217) 744-2421 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats