[Public-list] Lazyjacks

[Jonathan Whittingham]

George Dinwiddie wrote:

> Jonathan Whittingham wrote:
>
>> Thanks, George. Can you point me towards a satisfactory system for 
>> the Alberg?(Probably yours!). Jonathan.
>
>
> Mine have been rigged temporarily for quite a few years, now.
>
> I put a couple blocks about 2/3rds the way up the mast, and now I 
> think that's too high.  I might take those off and mount some to the 
> spreader bases.
>
> I ran a taut line under the boom so I could experiment with different 
> attachment points before making holes in the boom.  Instead of blocks 
> on the lines, I just tied loops.  That worked fine for a few years, 
> but the lines have twisted and no longer slide easily.  I've thought 
> about making some nylon slides that swivel.  Blocks really seem like 
> overkill to me.
>
>  - George
>
Thanks, George. Jonathan.


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