Dave, thank, I would really like to see what your design looks like! Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 2, 2016, at 6:31 PM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Richard, > > I’ve never had lazy-jacks on any of my boats but have just given my new > rigger a detailed set of drawings for a 3-leg lazy-jack system that allows me > to pull on one line which will pull all the lazy-jacks tight to the mast > while sailing. I really, really hate the idea of lazy-jacks and/or a topping > lift rubbing against my mainsail. Just the way I roll I guess. > > That said, these days, having the ability to drop a mainsail/ fake it and > cover it fairly quickly makes my wife very happy… > > If you’re interested, I can send you a copy of the design. > > Best, > Dave Godwin > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit > >> On Dec 2, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Graham Young via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I'll third the sentiments of Marek and Kevin. I have a Stack Pack/Lazy Jack >> set-up and it is really nice equipment, but if I had it to do over again I >> would probably just get the lazy jacks and save the money for the pack. >> >> My lazy jacks turn on blocks on the spreaders and the lines then run to >> turning blocks at the base of the mast and then run back to the cockpit. So >> the jacks can be loosened from the cockpit and allowed to dangle near the >> mast when raising the main/sailing and then pulled tight when it is time to >> lower the main. They also have the option for someone to go forward and >> clip them down. >> >> Graham Young >> S/V Spellbound >> 1981 C&C 32 >> >> >> >> On Friday, December 2, 2016 3:47 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> btw. it is enough to move “away” (to the mast) only one side of the lazy >> jacks for hoisting the main. If you move the starboard side, you steer a bit >> off the wind (wind from the port bow) and the sail does not touch them. >> >> Marek >> >> From: Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List >> Sent: Friday, December 2, 2016 15:10 >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: Kevin Driscoll >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection >> >> I concur with Marek. I have a stack pack and would personally prefer a >> simple set of lazyjacks and a traditional mainsail cover. >> >> On the 42' boat I race on, we keep the lazy jacks "away" forward by the >> goose neck. Therefore, when raising the main they do not get in the way of >> the battens. Before dropping, we deploy the lazy jacks "Up" drop the main, >> and deal with flaking and sail ties back at the dock. The lazy jacks are put >> "away" again before we put the sail cover on. >> >> I follow roughly the same procedure on our boat with our stack pack. I >> personally never understood people trying to raise their batten'd main with >> the stack pack or lazy jacks deployed. 2 out of 3 times you are going to >> catch at least one batten and potentially damage your main or at least cause >> unnecessary chafe/wear. >> >> It is possible to set up lazy jacks with bungee and lines led to the cockpit >> for those with reduced mobility or the lazy among us. I wouldn't find it >> necessary unless I were hoisting and dousing the main multiple times in a >> day, say as in a charter situation where you were taking people out every >> few hours. >> >> Two cents. >> >> Kevin >> PDX >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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