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High H2O
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Initially Posted - 09/10/2004 :  12:48:05  Show Profile
Do any of you know the measurements for the hardware attachment points on the mast and boom for lazy jack installation? I've seen diagrams and read descriptions but have not been able to find measurements. I think it is pretty important to get it right since some complain of battens fouling in the lazy jack rigging. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Ric Geiman
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 09/10/2004 :  15:04:57  Show Profile
Ric
I put one on my boat about 2 yrs ago and love it. Depending on whether or not we are head into the wind while raising the sail, the first batten may catch but that is easily fixed. I just make sure we are head up. The directions with my kit gave very good location for the various items. I did modify later by angling the eyes that go on the aft end of the boom so the line would run thru there without any drag.
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High H2O
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Response Posted - 09/10/2004 :  16:41:01  Show Profile
Thanks Jay. I bought individual components not a kit. Can you give details of what was included in your directions?
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/10/2004 :  20:53:41  Show Profile
Ric, a Google search turned up some instructions for a system for boats up to 30 ft. Might be just what you need. It's an Adobe file. [url="http://www.bartonmarine.com/html/PDF/FITTING%20INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20LIGHTWEIGHT%20LAZY%20JACK%20KITS.pdf"]>Click here<[/url]
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 09/11/2004 :  22:16:27  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Before you go ahead with lazy jacks you may want to investigate the Dutchman Furling System. I saw it on a C-250 that my submariner friend had invited me on. I was really impressed and will put one on mine if given the opportunity.

http://images.sailnet.com/dutchman/sailflaking/sfindex.htm
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High H2O
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Response Posted - 09/13/2004 :  09:36:01  Show Profile
Thanks for all the good information!

Ric Geiman
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 09/13/2004 :  10:50:26  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Our main is awfully small to need assistance with. I have a 3" x 30" velcro strap (Lowes) at my vang. After dropping the sail I wrap it to the boom with the velcro strap and head in. I put it away correctly at the dock.
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Grego5
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Response Posted - 09/17/2004 :  22:50:43  Show Profile
Ric,
Here are 2 links on lazy jacks. They are good diagrams and pictures, mine are very similar. I'll send you my measurements next week when I'm back in town.

http://www.slowflight.net/upgrades/lazyjacks.html

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/TedsSailingPage/lazyjack.html
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Grego5
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Response Posted - 09/27/2004 :  00:29:02  Show Profile
On my boat the measurements on the boom are

One line is attached at the tack (on the boom). The same line is atached back towards the clew 60 inches.
The socond line is attached 30 inches behind that.
The final line is attaced 30 inches behind the second line( the diagrams in the links work well).

I do have issues when raising the sail if I'm not dead into the wind. BUT with the jacks raised the sail falls into the pocket created by the Lazy Jacks perfectly.

My schtick using them is that they are down in port, and are raised just pror to dropping the sail. They can be raised after the main is up and there are no issues using them with a raised main.

It does take a bit of playing to get the lines to the correct angles when raised but they are a true blessing for a singlehander.
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dbpaul
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Response Posted - 10/12/2004 :  00:15:10  Show Profile
Well if you are looking for lazyjacks , I purchased mine from this company,one of my better mistakes , work fantastic.
http://www.sailcare.com/
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