"Scout" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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No... I was talking about the jib sheets... specifically the sheet not
under load. I think lazy jacks were a boon to sailors who sail
short-handed. I prefer the Dutchman system, but either serve a useful
purpose. It's not unusual for Lazy Jacks to foul or snag battens when the
sail is raised. Coming down, they usually work fine.

Jon and Scotty,
My jib sheets run through a block on an adjustable runner. Under what
conditions would I adjust the block forward and when would I set it at the
furthest aft setpoint?

Typically, the bigger the jib, the further back the fairlead. You want the
sheet to "point" at the middle of the luff of the sail. In lighter wind or
sailing downwind (this is a nuance adjustment in my opinion and sometimes
not worth the effort), you can move the fairlead forward a small amount to
increase the twist of the jib.


Also, I saw what you mean about the lazy jacks snagging the battens with
the very first raise of the mainsail.
Scout

Yeah, they're great for capturing the sail on the way down. Going up, you
have to experiment with adjusting them to get it right. I've never been able
to get them to the point of never fouling the battens, and I didn't want to
hassle with it if I'm by myself.


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