Lazyjack rigging

[cagey]

Saw today lazyjacks rigged from under the lower spreader, I thought a good idea and when my mast is unstepped I’m planning on rerigging mine using this idea, can anyone think why it’s not a good idea
Thanks
Keith

 

[duncan99210]

Ours are rigged from the upper spreaders, gives a better shape to the aft end of the sail bag.

 

[KenMcCulloch]

I think it’s best to have lazyjacks about 2/3 height of the mast. The nearer vertical the better they will support the sail as it comes down.

 

[Tranona]

There are pros and cons. The pro of attaching to the spreaders is that it widens the space between the lazyjacks so reducing the chance of the battens snagging when hoisting. Downside it might not be the right height for your layout and all the weight of the stackpack and the sail is hanging on the spreader.

 

[alteredoutlook]

Downsides:

when sailing lazy jacks can flap around and generally detract from the view of a sail well set. (Especially if you have a stack pack.) Some people also say they cause wear on the sail.

On boat I have rigged the lazy jacks so they are stowed when sailing - they are run down the mast and along the boom - the disadvantage is that they have to be stowed when raising the mainsail and deployed just before dropping the sail - its just another faffy thing to do - but worth it (in my opinion!)

if you don't have a stack pack you can still use your conventional sail cover but its a bit more awkward putting it on and it doesn't look pretty either.

 

[Daydream believer]

The higher the suspension point the higher you have to hoist the main before the leech clears the last of the lazyjacks. Hence having them lower & at a shallow angle will mean that the sail will snag less on the hoist( Because it clears them quicker).. Provided it is fully battened it should drop back in OK. The downside is that if the sailbag does not have stiff enough battens there may not be enough support for the aft end as the pull is forward rather than upwards.
Having the lines supported from the spreaders means that you can have them set a little further apart giving more room for the sail.