I have a stackpak like system and have been very happy with it. It comes with Lazy
Jacks. Raising sail is a matter of attaching the halyard, pulling a zipper line, and
raising. Releasing the halyard allows the sail to fall about 60% of the way, it
takes a minute of work to lower it the rest of the way.

The last time I was in Norwalk, I asked the "Dutchman" to look at my system to see if
his rig would work with my stackpak, but he didn't see a way to do it. (Frankly I
didn't understand why, but could argue.) If I had to choose, I'd go with the
stackpak, because that means you'll always be using a sail cover.



"Ed Thomas" wrote in message
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We've started the process of buying a newer and larger boat. One of the
major choices is the method of handling the mainsail. I have no experience
with either furling, lazyjack or "dutchman" systems. I'd appreciate any
comments or experiences with any or all these options. I'm leaning right now
to a "stackpack" type system.

Thanks.

Ed