Calypso's fully battened (on Harken batt cars) Pentex mainsail material is well trained after 12 seasons but the lazy jacks keep the sail under control until I get some ties in place.
I determined easing the outhaul helps the material and battens relax into place. The lazy jacks also make it easier when singlehanding as it gives me time to adjust course and/or attend to more pressing issues while transitioning from being underway to being moored. (The most exciting part of singlehanding.) When others ask how to flake the main I indicate they should just get it about right as I will be re-doing the fold at the dock to be sure it meets my ARSS* requirements. *ARSS = Anal Retentive Sailors Syndrome. Clinical trials are underway testing a "purple" pill that may help symptoms (angry wife/crew etc.). Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 3:35 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Main Reefing System I have forgone lazy jacks. I like to watch my crew try to flake the laminate sail. The more the better. When it is my wife and I do it, no problem. 3 or more crew is really fun to watch. Eric 34+ PS My wife worked in the fashion industry so she knows how to fold :) On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com<mailto:a.burton.sai...@gmail.com>> wrote: Your way is absolutely right, Jonathan. If you tension the clew before the halyard, you stand a good chance of ripping the bolt rope or slug out of he main. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260
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