dutchman flaking system

burgundyben

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Yes, had experience of one on a Westerley about 10 years ago, it was ok-ish, never really brilliant, tended to break the vertical lines now and then but was on a charter boat I looked after so it probably got a harder time than most.

IMHO better off with lazy jacks and a sail cover fitted to the boom with a zip running alon the top.

Hope this helps.
 
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I've had one and it works well, particularly with a fully battened main. But it is quite expensive and you must also modify your sail cover - overall, probably more expensive than a stack pack type system with lazyjacks I think.
 
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