Hi all, I have a question about short handed sailing for short distances, like
when you only have an hour or two and want to go out. On such occasions, I am
typically by myself; I know many of us do that. So, when such an opportunity
arises what sail combination would you typically use? We're
I assume you have a furler and intend to use it?
There are a lot of personal preferences and situational choices. I had
similar questions for my sail maker when I had the headsail made. I didn't
mind the 145 I had but wanted to know if something bigger would eek out a
little more performance. H
Josh, thanks, in answer to your question, I do have a furler and will use it.
Also, I fully agree with your assessments about wind strength and personal
choices, and I am prepared to make such. My hesitancy is about whether the boat
can sail reasonable well if I go to a smaller size, say a 125
Richard,
To echo Josh’s statement, utilizing a roller furler for your jib will increase
your options. Have you ever tried to “reef” your existing 140% jib when the
wind pipes up? As in furling the jib to where the clew is athwartships of the
mast to create a 100% jib? While the sail shape ma
I would not go below 130% or you will be going real slow a lot of the time.
You can furl in enough to handle heavier days.
Joe
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
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Richard:
I am one of those "short handed sailing for short distances"..have
my boat out +100 days a season here. Got the boat in 2006it came
with an inventory of head sails, e.g. 150% 3DL, 155% kevlar, 150%
tri-radical dacron, 150% cross cut dacron, 100% dacron and others, but
no 135
Hi, Richard — I’ve got a 135% for my sole furled headsail; that along with the
main will cover most conditions I typically sail in on Lake Superior; I always
reef the main first, usually skipping the first reef and going straight to the
second reef. If it’s heavier weather, I can use a storm ji
A fresh sail the same general size as what you have will be flatter and
better shaped. so it will behave better in higher winds than an old
bagged sail that may have never had a really optimal shape, even when
new. The difference in a new well designed sail compared to an old sail
can be very d
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As has been noted, it's all about personal preference. One thing we C&C owners
have going for us is the fact that our boats perform better than most out
there. With that in mind, I mostly fly my working jib, which looks like it's
about 100%, maybe 110%. Even in light air I go better than most of
Hi Richard
Another thing you may consider for short handed sailing is some sort of a
Dutchman system. One that quickly comes to mind is Doyle’s Stack Pack although
other sail makers have their own systems. A friend has the Stack Pack and it
makes using the main much less hassle. Once up a ma
Richard,
If the wind is 5-10 how likely are you to motor now? Anything smaller than
a 125 will likely increase your motoring time/decrease your time under sail
unless you have a high tolerance for SOG under 2.5 knots. When racing my
35, the difference between the 135 and 155 (main and jib) was a
Thanks to everyone for the awesome replies: you have set out the parameters
for each type of sail and backed it up with experience! If anyone out there is
thinking of writing a book or article about sail selection, you guys have
collectively written a whole chapter on short handed sailing!
I have to second Andy 2 cents
I have been flying the 130/135 most of the time. I went out with an old sea-dog
and he suggested putting up the 100/110 and leaving it up. I have found the 110
is very easy to handle and meets my needs. I normally go out with me and a
friend. The boat is easily han
That was my reaction at firstno canvas showing, plumbing problems, and
so on. Still lower than i would like to see for mine.Jim schwartzSEA YA!1981
landfall 38Washington nc (in the water!)
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Larry, thanks...sailing on thew Ohio is still good sailing; I tell people, its
about a mile wide and as long as you want it to be...of course, we tack a
lot
Richard
S/V Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596.
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I am not to try dissuading you about the stack pack; however, before you spring
$$$ for that improvement, try a simple set of lazy jacks. The total cost of a
set would be under $100 (especially, if you do it all yourself). I find them
(lazy jacks) extremely useful, especially, if you single hand
I concur with Marek. I have a stack pack and would personally prefer a
simple set of lazyjacks and a traditional mainsail cover.
On the 42' boat I race on, we keep the lazy jacks "away" forward by the
goose neck. Therefore, when raising the main they do not get in the way of
the battens. Before dr
Marek; thanks for the advice...I sure like the idea of spending $1000 vs many
$100sss!
Richard
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I have lazy jacks and I have sailed on a boat with Stack Pack. Lazy Jacks are
not at all the same.
Mike
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Mike, could you elaborate a bit? Do you mean the lazy jacks are not as good as
having a stackpack type arrangement? Thanks
Richard
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Richard,
if you ever go that route, I can help completing the list of materials.
One advice – I am using micro blocks (where the lazy jacks are turning); some
people use steel (SS) rings. I found that rings increased friction and chafe on
the lines. But they are smaller (flatter) and might be l
btw. it is enough to move “away” (to the mast) only one side of the lazy jacks
for hoisting the main. If you move the starboard side, you steer a bit off the
wind (wind from the port bow) and the sail does not touch them.
Marek
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I'll third the sentiments of Marek and Kevin. I have a Stack Pack/Lazy Jack
set-up and it is really nice equipment, but if I had it to do over again I
would probably just get the lazy jacks and save the money for the pack.
My lazy jacks turn on blocks on the spreaders and the lines then run to t
Richard,
I’ve never had lazy-jacks on any of my boats but have just given my new rigger
a detailed set of drawings for a 3-leg lazy-jack system that allows me to pull
on one line which will pull all the lazy-jacks tight to the mast while sailing.
I really, really hate the idea of lazy-jacks and
David
I have a system that is very similar to E Z jack system and it is great. I
store it when underway and only deploy it when I am ready to lower the sail.
I tried their website, but there seems to be a problem with their site.
I can send you a couple of pdf’s with the design and how to set
Dave, thank, I would really like to see what your design looks like!
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> Richard,
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> I’ve never had lazy-jacks on any of my boats but have just given my new
> rigger a detailed set of drawings for a 3-leg la
In boom furling. Mike drop!
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You don’t necessarily need a cheek block at the mast; an eye strap is fine -
you just attach the line and drop it; you can adjust the lines on the lower
legs.
I have a small clam cleat at the end of the boom, where the control line for
the jacks is attached. If you make the lines long enough, y
Good Old Boat and Brion Toss both have good advice re lazy jacks
http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/tamers.php
http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/2011/12/brion-toss-putting-convience-into-lazy-jacks/
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SV Tortuga, 30 mk1
Ballantyne's Cove, NS
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