Martin, I share your mainsail flaking disease and tying up the boat proper and I don't appologize for it. Many times, I finish a daysail or a race, have a little socializing, then say goodbye to the guests and crew and then go into my zen like "put the boat away mode". I redo the main before sailcover and adjust my docklines. One of my best sailing friends admitted to doing the same thing on his boat which he has owned for 21 years, and we just laugh about it. He's excellent crew and very knowledgable, but he knows I like things a certain way and I know he likes things a certain way and we respect that.
Different boats have different needs and I don't like to leave the boat before I am sure everything is properly put away, and I don't have to worry about her if I can't get to her for a week. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin DeYoung" <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 6:48:06 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System Calypso’s fully battened (on Harken batt cars) Pentex mainsail material is well trained after 12 seasons but the lazy jacks keep the sail under control until I get some ties in place. I determined easing the outhaul helps the material and battens relax into place. The lazy jacks also make it easier when singlehanding as it gives me time to adjust course and/or attend to more pressing issues while transitioning from being underway to being moored. (The most exciting part of singlehanding.) When others ask how to flake the main I indicate they should just get it about right as I will be re-doing the fold at the dock to be sure it meets my ARSS* requirements. *ARSS = Anal Retentive Sailors Syndrome. Clinical trials are underway testing a “purple” pill that may help symptoms (angry wife/crew etc.). Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 3:35 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System I have forgone lazy jacks. I like to watch my crew try to flake the laminate sail. The more the better. When it is my wife and I do it, no problem. 3 or more crew is really fun to watch. Eric 34+ PS My wife worked in the fashion industry so she knows how to fold :) On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Andrew Burton < a.burton.sai...@gmail.com > wrote: Your way is absolutely right, Jonathan. If you tension the clew before the halyard, you stand a good chance of ripping the bolt rope or slug out of he main. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport , RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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