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

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I agree with Adam--I've had both and spending the time getting the dutchman to work is well worth the effort...The only better solution I know is a furling boom--and those are a bit more pricey :)

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com> 

> When I did a new main 18 months ago I listened to the sail maker and 
> rigger and installed lazy jacks from Harken. Terrible system. Stick 
> with the Dutchman. 
> 
> Adam 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
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> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 12:09 PM 
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-List Digest, Vol 233, Issue 1 
> 
> 
> 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 
>