[C320-list] C320-List Digest, Vol 233, Issue 1

[drshoffner at aol.com]

Frank,
 
If you're in FL also look at Mack Sails who make the Mack Pack which is a similar combination lazy jack / sail cover that makes dousing and hoisting the main a breeze.  I'd never go back to the dutchman system!
 
Mike
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Frank,

I'm not sure there is anything that will totally eliminate having to go forward 
before raising or dousing the main, but I bought a Doyle StackPack with my new 
main, and it makes the process MUCH quicker and easier. When you drop the main, 
you still have to go forward to stuff the last bits of the sail into the Pack 
and fasten the halyard to something. At least you don't have to hang on while 
you're trying to cinch up any sail ties. When you are done with the sail you 
just zip up the Pack. No more hassling with a sail cover. Also, you can unzip 
the Pack and attach the halyard before you leave the dock, and then when you are 
ready to hoist you don't have to untie any sail ties. You do still have to go 
forward to release the halyard from a clip that keeps it from going loose and 
wrapping around a spreader. 

The StackPack retrofit costs about $1000. That's about triple the cost of a set 
of lazy jacks (~$300 with your labor) but you get a lot more material and 
convenience for the money. If your sail is in good shape you might want to 
consider it. If your sail is in need of replacing in the next few seasons you 
might want to wait until you get a new sail. It probably isn't cost effective to 
pay for the labor to remove the StackPack and attach it to a new sail. 

JeffC 
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  RE:  Dutchman vs Lazy Jack
   
  We have Hull # 890 and are not happy with the performance of our  Dutchman.  
  Even though we have adjusted it several times  it does not  fold properly.  
  Also for safety purposes I would like to not have to go  forward to fasten the 

  sail ties.  Any suggestions appreciated.
   
  S/V Haley Marie
  Chesapeake Bay
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