wrote:
I get annoyed with my lazy jacks because the mainsail battens catch on
'em Every time I hoist the main.
While I appreciate the value of lazy jacks, the "damnit!" factor is
definitely gaining. I think they are going to get taken off this
spring...

Gary
http://home.ca.inter.net/~gkmd/sail/CarpeDiem.htm

I have Lazy Jacks attached with clips to rings on the boom. When
raising sail, just remove them, and clip them to the lifelines; then put
them back. Works for me!