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KD4AO
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Initially Posted - 07/10/2008 : 11:29:33

On my 2003 250WK, the port side of the mast has 2 elongated holes about 6 and 8 feet above the deck. The upper one has the jib halyard coming out of it and the other one is empty. What is supposed to exit the lower hole?

I am also planning to do something with the topping lift. I found a couple of ideas in searching archives, that involve a dutchman setup. Just wondering if anyone has some good ideas in this area.

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Bob Townsend

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C250WK #704
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Punta Gorda, Fl.

Have a Great Sail!

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/10/2008 : 16:52:34

The other hole is for the baby stays use when raising and lowering the mast. You should have the same thing on the port side. One has the main halyard coming out it. I don't remember off the top of my head whether it is the upper or lower. I would think the halyard comes out the upper same as the jib.
As for the dutchman this would require modification of the mainsail for the dutchman lines. A lazy jack system would be easier on the pocket book and to install. There are lots of threads on the forum with ways to install a lazy jack system. Just do a search and you will find plenty. When you do the search be sure and check the archive block. I just did one for "lazy jack systems" on the 250 forum and got six hits. One tells you how to do it for $5.00.

Edited by - frog0911 on 07/10/2008 17:00:57

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Response Posted - 07/10/2008 : 19:08:29

I have to confess, the cost is now closer to $20. I replaced the nylon clips with mini blocks. I also added stainless "S" hooks to connect the distribution block for quick setup and takedown. All in all, a very effective system.

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Response Posted - 07/11/2008 : 09:17:50

Still beats the devil out of two to three boat units for a Dutchman system.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/11/2008 : 10:09:27

Remember that a Dutchman system also flakes the sail and with a couple of small slits (made by the installing shop) your sailcover goes right on. The Dutchman really is a different system than a lazy jack. We looked hard at getting a Dutchman but in the end felt that our 25' boat did not really need it. We also do not use a lazy jack as we always sail with at least two on board.

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