I’ve been looking for a “retractable” lazy jack system to replace the Harken one that came with the boat. By far this is the best that I’ve seen, that can be used in real world offshore conditions, and I’ll be installing this on my boat. Thank you very much for sharing!
Great design - clever and versatile! I'm in the process of designing/making a stack-pack and lazy jacks for my Island Packet 38. I'm going to incorporate some of these ideas. Best regards from Key West, Capt. Blackheart Charlie s/v Aurora
I especially like being able to stay in one place near the mast when using this system, for instance when the wind is hooting up and the seas are getting rough. Much safer that way.....
What a mess. In my opinion that is not the way to do it. But each his/her own. My lazy jacks are rigged at the start of the season & left until the end. There are no lines to lose up the mast- which you can do if you are not careful. You have bits of rope all over the place.I sail SH & have nothing like that I also make the point that the aft most line does not do much & putting the front one on the boom is not really necessary either & just gets in the way. But then I have a cover so perhaps that suits you. It would NOT suit me.
Hi Graham, Thank you for your thoughts. Indeed, each sailor must choose how their vessel is rigged to one's own preferences. We believe it is critical to work with our customers to help them choose from a variety of options. In this example, on Alison's personal vessel, she prefers to keep her lazy jacks from slatting against her mainsail and mast, and to have them stowed away when she puts on her cover. Retractable lazy jacks work for her priorities. We value hearing other opinions and experiences. Please feel free to reach out to us through our website if you would like to share more - we would be happy to speak with you.
Hi John, I am sorry you were not able to hear what we were saying. We are in the process of creating a new video with voice over to explain and discuss the lazy jack system. Thank you for your patience.
I’ve been looking for a “retractable” lazy jack system to replace the Harken one that came with the boat. By far this is the best that I’ve seen, that can be used in real world offshore conditions, and I’ll be installing this on my boat. Thank you very much for sharing!
Hi Trevor,
our pleasure! We are glad the video and Alison's technique is useful to you!
Great design - clever and versatile! I'm in the process of designing/making a stack-pack and lazy jacks for my Island Packet 38. I'm going to incorporate some of these ideas.
Best regards from Key West,
Capt. Blackheart Charlie
s/v Aurora
Thank you Charlie! We are so glad Alison's tips and tricks are useful. Best of luck and fair winds!
I especially like being able to stay in one place near the mast when using this system, for instance when the wind is hooting up and the seas are getting rough. Much safer that way.....
Your right Stan! Alison designed and built it specifically with that in mind.
Ummm, wind on the mic
Thank you! We are developing a better video with proper voice over.
Does she have a mirrored set up on the port side?
Hi Andrew, she does!
Nice boat.
Thanks Sean!
What a mess. In my opinion that is not the way to do it. But each his/her own. My lazy jacks are rigged at the start of the season & left until the end. There are no lines to lose up the mast- which you can do if you are not careful. You have bits of rope all over the place.I sail SH & have nothing like that I also make the point that the aft most line does not do much & putting the front one on the boom is not really necessary either & just gets in the way. But then I have a cover so perhaps that suits you. It would NOT suit me.
Hi Graham,
Thank you for your thoughts. Indeed, each sailor must choose how their vessel is rigged to one's own preferences. We believe it is critical to work with our customers to help them choose from a variety of options. In this example, on Alison's personal vessel, she prefers to keep her lazy jacks from slatting against her mainsail and mast, and to have them stowed away when she puts on her cover. Retractable lazy jacks work for her priorities. We value hearing other opinions and experiences. Please feel free to reach out to us through our website if you would like to share more - we would be happy to speak with you.
Can't understand what you are saying so I'm not watching. You have the ability to make a video but not able to fix the wind problem?
Hi John,
I am sorry you were not able to hear what we were saying. We are in the process of creating a new video with voice over to explain and discuss the lazy jack system. Thank you for your patience.