Burt,

It is likely the term you are looking for is "lazy jacks".  There are several 
type including a brand name known as "Dutchman".

If you look around the Harken web site you will find some good diagrams of 
common style lazy jacks.

On Calypso we use the Harken type lazy jack set up with Harken Batt Cars and 
full battens to allow for single handed lowering of the main sail.

Martin DeYoung
Calypso
1971 C&C 43
Seattle

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Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 4:16 PM
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Subject: Stus-List Furling the main

This is another newby question but I know you guys will be kind... and helpful

I spoke with another sailor this weekend who informed me that there is some 
sort of rigging set up that actually assists in the raising and lowering of 
one's mains'l

I cannot for the life of me remember what it was called but I have seen them on 
many other yachts. It looks like a web of lines on both sides of the main. The 
function being to help furl it onto the top of your boom when lowering or 
keeping it out of the water when raising. It also looks like it might second as 
a topping lift.

Mt question is what is it called and where might I find it (or is it something 
we just make out of spare lines and install ourselves... because we are 
sailors, after all)

This could be the answer to my primary concern sailing with a crew that 
specializes in mixology. I can furl my jib myself while driving the boat 
(roller furl). The main is by far my biggest challenge.

1974 C&C 33 - 3 quarter tonner
On keel blocks in 5 feet of snow
Walpole, MA

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