[C320-list] Dutchman versus Lazy Jacks versus Stack Pack

[Jack McDonough]

Larry:

The Dutchman is a typical "love it or hate it" proposition.

I hated the damn thing and eventually changed over to a stack pack with lazy 
jacks, which we LOVE. Do I get less speed out of it than with the Dutchman? 
I have no idea and I don't care. We sail for enjoyment, which to us means a 
relaxing time on the water without the need to beat every other boat afloat.

Also, because we had unending problems with the gate on our mast (it jammed 
the cars going up and coming down) we had a Tides Track installed. Now the 
main zips up and down. No problem.

My opinion: Get a stack pack.

Jack
#947




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:08 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Dutchman versus Lazy Jacks versus Stack Pack


> It is time for me to buy a new main sail and sail cover too.  Having the
> need to replace both items has me thinking of changing to a stack pack.  I
> am interested in what peoples experience has been with the stack pack.  Do
> they feel they lose anything when it comes to speed under sail because of
> interference caused by the stack pack at the foot of the main?
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> Larry
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> WindSwept
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> C320 #246
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