I just completed building my lazy jacks (literally 2 days ago), so all the info is top of mind.
I used the Guy Stevens article as my main reference: http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/tamers.php I used 250' of 3/16" XLE Performer double braid (tan). I have about 30-60' leftover. I connected the junctions with bowlines through brass rings. 3 "legs" on the boom (same design as the 1st image in that article I linked). I set the first "split" (top-most junction below the blocks) only 3-4' below the blocks, but I have extra line to lower that a bit more over time to fine tune it. I agree with mounting on the spreaders is usually ideal. A lot depends on how you want to use your lazy jacks. Some keep them up permanently which I don't really see the point to. I don't put the lazy jacks up to raise the sail so spreader blocks aren't a benefit in that regard, but I think are a big benefit for reducing noise on the mast (the blocks and any rings you use will be easier to hold away from the mast). The recommended height is usually about 2/3 - 3/4 up the mast. Not sure how that works out in relation to the spreaders on the 33-1. -Patrick C&C LF38 "Violet Hour" Seattle, WA On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:00 AM, <cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com> wrote: > From: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 5 May 2015 11:23:18 -0400 > Subject: Re: Stus-List Lazy Jacks > one option is to attach the top lines to the spreaders, some 5-10 cm > off the mast. This way the lines don’t interfere (or interfere less) with > raising the sail. > > Btw. you need plenty of line for the lazy jacks. Much more than you think > (at least, what I thought). 100 ft. may not be enough. > > Marek > > *From:* David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 05, 2015 10:19 AM > *To:* CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Lazy Jacks > > Roughly above the first spreader. I would look at the designs from EZ Jax > and Mack Sails (and maybe Harken). I liked the EZ Jax system (I installed > it on my previous boat) best of those I have used because it is easy to > pull all the lines forward to secure at the mast to get them out of the > way. It is the only system I have seen that can potentially be deployed > and cleared from the cockpit (although mine was not set up that way). Dave > > > On May 5, 2015, at 10:15 AM, David Paine via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I am planning to install lazy jacks on my C&C 33-1. Something simple > with rings instead of blocks. The two top most lines attach ... where? > I'm aiming for half way between the spreaders and the top of the mast. How > long should the top piece be (ie where does the first split occur? > Appreciate any insights! > > David > _______________________________________________ > >
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