[C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament

[Jack Brennan]

I used a Mack Pack and lazy jacks on my last boat, a Bristol 30, for 10 
years. They are convenient, but have their own limitations.They can chafe 
sails and hang up battens.

The best system I found was to keep them stowed until you were ready to drop 
the main. Then deploy them, point into the wind and drop (or tug) the sail 
into the lazy jacks. Once you are at the dock, use ties on the sail and stow 
the lazy jacks again.

I've only tried the Dutchman a couple of times because I've mostly been 
doing a refit. Worked fine today. Sail folded right onto the boom. So far, 
I'm happy, although I originally was skeptical.

It really comes down to a matter of personal preference and individual 
design. Some lazy jacks work a lot better than others.


Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay




-----Original Message----- 
From: Crosby Roper
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 8:56 PM
To: Jeff Smith ; C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament

Hi Jeff,

How would you rate the stack pack/ lazy jacks vs the Dutchman? I'm about due 
for a new main and I'm thinking of switching flaking systems. Are you Happy 
with the stack pack. I do a fair amount of single handing,  so I need a 
system that gets the main down in reasonably good order without my having to 
scramble around a lot

Crosby  Roper VMD
Catalina 320  #1504
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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Jeff 
Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 5:06 PM
To: scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament

If anyone needs 400-lb monofilament, send me your address privately and i'll 
ship mine to you. I replaced my lines in 2016 and then put a stack pack with 
Lazy Jacks on it in 2017.

Jeff
'94, #121
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  Original Message
From: scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 7:57 PM
To: allan.field at verizon.net; C320-List at Catalina320.com
Reply To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament


    400 lb test is what I used. Holding up for last 4 years.  All I can tell 
you
Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone



------ Original message------From: Allan S FieldDate: Fri, Sep 28, 2018 
17:21To: C320-List at Catalina320.com;Subject:Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system 
monofilament
B-40, 400-pound test, is what the copy of my receipt reflects.  I ordered 
directly from Dutchman.  $23.00 for 100 yards in 2012.-----Original 
Message-----From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] 
On Behalf Of Kevin RooneySent: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:57 PMTo: 
C320-List at catalina320.comSubject: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilamentI 
need to replace the monofilament in the Dutchman flaking system on my '95 
c320. Does anyone know which "system" I should order?30-2?, 30-3?, 40-2?, 
40-3? 
etc...http://dutchmar.com/products/sail-flaking-products/mono-control-lineThanks.KevinS/V 
Cecilia Ann, #211Deale, MDhttp://kevjot.com/boat/ 


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