Reefing

[jax]

we are thinking of fitting lazy jacks; however leafing through an old sailing mag found an article refering to a 'lazy edward' which is a short line about 2' long attached to the first reef cringle on the main and the topping lift. the idea being that the main can be dropped into the first fold of the main and then properly packed away after anchoring. anyone used this system please?

 

[Guest]

Interesting ....... needs a little thought - but like all things simple usually works !!

 

[jfkal]

We created our own lazy jacks. No need to buy an expensive system. Just a couple of lines afterall. I like the Edward idea however. Do you have a picture you can e-mail? I can send you a picture of our home made lazy jacks if you are interested

 

[stretch33]

Agreed sounds like a good idea, what old mag was it in, might be worth a look.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Wonder who the original Edward was? nm

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[jax]

trying to find the article again in either pbo or ym among a couple of hundred oldies in the garage. if i can not locate I am going to try the system out in Sept on the boat in the ionian. will report back - if i'm not arrested for collecting sail numbers!