Richard, if you ever go that route, I can help completing the list of materials.
One advice – I am using micro blocks (where the lazy jacks are turning); some people use steel (SS) rings. I found that rings increased friction and chafe on the lines. But they are smaller (flatter) and might be lighter. Second advice – the line required for lazy jacks is about twice as long as you think (guess how I know) and that ratio increases directly proportionally to the distance to the nearest chandlery. Marek From: bushmark4--- via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 15:10 To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List Fwd: Short handed sailing; sail selection Marek; thanks for the advice...I sure like the idea of spending $1000 vs many $100sss! Richard S/V Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596. Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <[email protected]> To: cnc-list <[email protected]> Cc: Marek Dziedzic <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2016 2:42 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection I am not to try dissuading you about the stack pack; however, before you spring $$$ for that improvement, try a simple set of lazy jacks. The total cost of a set would be under $100 (especially, if you do it all yourself). I find them (lazy jacks) extremely useful, especially, if you single handle. Some people don’t like the lazy jacks (but the stack pack would have the same issues). The problems arise from the lines getting entangled in battens. The solution for that is to move the lines from the mast to the spreaders (half way is enough) and making sure that when you set the main or drop it you are reasonably close to wind (right into the wind, preferably). Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON
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