Poignard
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No significant problems with the lazy jacks I fitted. Their sole function is to gather the mainsail on top of the boom when it is lowered so it doesn't impede visibility and get in the way.
When I don't need them, ie when not lowering the mainsail, I slacken them off, pull them forward to the mast, pass them ahead of their mast cleats and then re-tighten them.
When I need to drop the sail I go forward, set up the lazy jacks, turn more or less into the wind, drop the sail quickly, pass a long tyer round the sail a couple of feet from the gooseneck. Then I can forget about it until the time comes to give it a 'harbour stow'.
Well worth the small cost of installing them (in my opinion).
Problems?
I should have used thicker line.
I didn't take enough care when positioning the cleats either side of the mast and they are underneath the sail cover which spoils the fit of it a bit.
When I don't need them, ie when not lowering the mainsail, I slacken them off, pull them forward to the mast, pass them ahead of their mast cleats and then re-tighten them.
When I need to drop the sail I go forward, set up the lazy jacks, turn more or less into the wind, drop the sail quickly, pass a long tyer round the sail a couple of feet from the gooseneck. Then I can forget about it until the time comes to give it a 'harbour stow'.
Well worth the small cost of installing them (in my opinion).
Problems?
I should have used thicker line.
I didn't take enough care when positioning the cleats either side of the mast and they are underneath the sail cover which spoils the fit of it a bit.
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