[Alberg30] Lazy Jacks
Jacques Dusseault
dussual at attglobal.net
Fri Oct 26 14:29:44 PDT 2001
Dear George,
I would be interested in your design and geometry for retractable
lazyjacks. I have tried the fixed lazyjacks but they caused more
trouble than good so I removed them. I am planning to design some
retractable ones this winter so any help you can give me would be
appreciated.
Kilwinning #446 (Thousand Islands, Canada)
On 26 Oct 2001, at 16:40, George Dinwiddie wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I don't think I would like non-retractable lazyjacks, due to the
> potental for chafe and for affecting the sailshape and flow of
> air over the main. I decided to make my own retractable lazy
> jacks. So far, they're still a bit temporary as I've been
> experimenting with the geometry. I'm almost happy with them,
> though.
>
> They certaily do help when single-handing.
>
> - George
>
> > Dave Rutherford said:
> >
> > Greetings, I have joined the list as a potential owner in the
> > future. I currently own an Alberg22 in Belleville, Ontario. I
> > noticed some discussions on LazyJacks and since I would like to
> > install a set wondered what the group has found with respect to
> > their mainsail handling capabilities. I do not race and cruise only.
> > The local rigging shop produces them but they remain up all the
> > time and do not retract to the mast. Can members tell me if this is
> > ok and if there is much variation in the different units available.
> > I understand Practical Sailor did a comparison a few years ago as
> > well. Thanks very much. I appreciate any advice.
>
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Jacques Dusseault
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