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Blocks on spreaders sounds good, But... 
In Response To: I'll attach blocks to the spreaders instead of the mast. ()
() Sounds like a good idea to move the lazy jack blocks outboard, but I'm a bit worried about loading the spreaders.
Could I go all the way out to the shrouds and hang the blocks off shroud clamping cleats.
Maybe that would be a bad lead to the cleat?
Do I worry too much ?
Cheers,
JM.
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- I've never sailed a boat with Lazy Jacks. What do I need to know?
- well..
- if you decide to buy
- Will your new sail have battens?
- Look at the simple, inexpensive, effective Harken kit.
- EZ-JAX
- Always had a problem with mine.
- My system.
- I sailed for years without lazy jacks on my boat, only got around to rigging them last year...
- The only thing I might add to the rest
- This info is a huge help. Several mistakes have been averted,
- So what details will change?
- I'll attach blocks to the spreaders instead of the mast.
- Blocks on spreaders sounds good, But...
- Blocks on spreaders sounds good, But...
- I'll attach blocks to the spreaders instead of the mast.
- So what details will change?
- Agree with Al S, Steve and Jon E with one exception
- Been through a few iterations...
- I've never had a problem with chafe
- I made mine from 3/16" Sta-Set
- Tom: Is you main going to be loose footed?
- Not at this point. The sail is not yet started,
- My new mainsail with full battens works fine with the original bronze mast track.
- I always regretted not getting the main I wanted
- +1 on the full battens
- The sail shape is better. I don't see why not?
- Going loose foot.
- My new mainsail with full battens works fine with the original bronze mast track.
- Not at this point. The sail is not yet started,
- Stowing the lazy jacks and the mainsail cover
- DIY Lazy Jacks
