Burt, Lazy-jacks, Stackpack (Doyle sails), Mack Pack... I'm having my Stackpack replaced this winter, makes life a lot easier when solo, or with mixologists.
Chuck Elusive C&C 34 *508-642-3557* On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 7:15 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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