Gotcha On Dec 3, 2016 2:41 PM, "BillBinaList via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> What I said was that there are no mods to the sail cover needed. Some > systems require the sail cover to have slots cut in it, and the Dutchman > system requires mods to the sail itself. :-) > > Bill Bina > > On 12/3/2016 3:27 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: > > Bill, > > Why isn't a sail cover needed? > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Dec 3, 2016 12:24 PM, "BillBinaList via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I have the lazy jack system (Sail Cradle) from Sailcare.com. It is a >> little different from standard lazy jacks and after using it for many >> years, I like the way it works, and appreciate the different approach. I >> made one minor modification. I added cheek blocks (sailcare has a line of >> iIalian sailing hardware that rivals Harken, but at much nicer prices) >> where they attach to the mast, and a halyard coming down so I can adjust >> the tension easily. After about 5 years, the original shock cord started to >> lose it's strength and I replaced it easily with better quality shock cord >> from Defender that is probably 8 years old now and shows no signs of >> weakening. Because of the shock cord, I can deploy the lazy jacks whenever >> convenient while out sailing, and there is no chafe of the sails, because >> it doesn't slide or move at all. When I got mine, I think they were at >> Mark-II. Now they are at Mark-IV. I have no idea what the changes are. I >> single-hand a lot, and this really makes things a lot easier. No mods to >> the sail or sail cover needed. Sailcare has expanded into a source for a >> lot of sailing specific goodies. >> >> http://www.sailcare.com/sailcradle.shtml >> >> Bill BIna >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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