The lightweight lazy jack system allows the mainsail to be easily reefed or stowed in all weather conditions. Impression, dufour, southerly, outbound, fingulf, valiant, delphia, grand solie, x41. Medium lazy jack kit harken sailboat hardware and accessories. International design and technical office lazy bag. Apr 22, 2016 lazy jacks are a great way to control your mainsail as it comes down, but they can also be a real frustration when raising it. Offline viewing of pdf documents requires adobe reader. How to make lazy jacks easy to use the boat galley. Take the pain out of the main, make your own lazyjacks the easiest way for the shorthanded sailor to control the mainsail when reefing or stowing is a set of wellfitted lazyjacks. The lazy jacks sail system is a method of containing the main sail when its lowered or during reefing.
However, there was no way i was willing to install permanent lazy jacks, with their annoyances and sailcover modifications and so forth. We didnt want to alter our existing sail cover, and we didnt want the lazy jacks to chafe the sail. Barton light weight lazy jack kit yachts up to 30ft 41140. You only need some grommets in the sail and some blocks and reefing lines to make this system work. I ran the extra line through a fairlead set on the very top of my mast. We used 42 feet each side 84 feet in total of 316inch braided staset x 2 for the support lines.
If this is not the case, they are easily trimmed with a hacksaw. Liros ropes is recognized as a world leader in the manufacture of hitec yachting ropes, kitesurf cords, paragliding lines and a wide range of industrial cordage. Lazy jacks are a great way to control your mainsail as it comes down, but they can also be a real frustration when raising it. Sailing services is not responsible for typographical errors. The main can be dropped without falling on the deck as the harken lazy jack lines capture or cradle the mainsail as it drops.
Harken 253 lazy jack system for boats 27 to 37 sailrite. Lazy jack kit for boats to 30 9962 9962 schaefer s smallest lazy jack kit includes everything you need for a secure kit on boats under 30. Both the harken and schaefer lazy jack kits contain all of the hardware needed for. I played with lazy jacks on the lug sail for my ne dory. Save more on your schaefer marine lazy jack kits at fisheries supply. Lazy jack mainsail system, take the pain out of the mainsail, use nautos usa lazyjacks kits the easiest way for the sailor to control the mainsail. Jackit javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Fitting instructions for lightweight lazy jack kits for yachts up to 9m 30ft part no. Lazy jacks contain mainsails while reefing and dousing. Pulling the bag tight and with a fair amount of tension on the battens, the battens should be just inside of the pocket fronts. I could seize the opportunity to have a lazybag made, which would incorporate a sailcover for true ease of handling. Harken lazy jacks are designed to contain and restrain the mainsail while reefing and furling. Suspension lift kits are sold here from a knowledgeable sales staff at low prices with great customer service.
Lazy jack kits by schaefer tame todays full batten mainsails and work well with conventional sails. Antal joined our range in 2019, as we work at getting the antal range up on our website you can also view the catalogue in pdf. Lazy jacks contain the mailsail during reefing and dousing. Save more on your harken lazy jack kit at fisheries supply. The pfeiffer marine lazy jack system size 1 is suitable for boats up to approx. Lazy jacks are desinged to control the mainsail when reefing or dousing by funneling the sail down to the boom and retaining it.
Liros ropes splicing instructions in pdf and video formats. The harken lazy jack lines capture or cradle the mainsail as it drops. The installation process is relatively cheap and easy. We also recommend that the use of a topping lift is retained. In other words, it increases the height between the frame and the ground which gives greater clearance. Suspension lift kits, body lift kits and leveling kits. Looking at a few different designs it looks like something that can easily be a diy project.
Lazy jacks are a method of containing a mainsail when its lowered. Lazy jacks blocks mast hardware cleats shackles deck hardware mainsail genoa rigging rudder hardware sheave winch handle. Lazy jack mainsail system nautosusa sailing hardware. Harken lazy jack kit uses a set of lines on either side of the main which are attached on. Retractable lazy jacks this page was last updated 17 february 2008 i finally gave in to the lazy jack craze. Lazy jack kit for boats to 30 9962 schaefer marine. Pfeiffer marine lazy jack system from 6,08 buy now svb.
Can be quickly detached from the boom to permit the use of a sailcover with slots. Harken kits include preswaged wires, blocks, eyestraps, line, a cleat, fasteners and clear, illustrated instructions. Barton marine 41140 lightweight lazy jack kit fyachts. Schaefer s design allows for the use of an existing sailcover without the need for extensive modifications. Suspension lift kits a suspension lift kit raises the ground clearance of the vehicle by replacing front and rear suspension components and shocks. For our 44foot reliance ketch, lyra, my wife, jen, and i wanted a nonintrusive lazy jack system that could be quickly deployed, adjusted with one hand, and put safely away when not in use. A list of production yachts at the annapolis boat show using slab reefing include. Harken lazy jack kit installation video by sailrite duration. Drill and fit the slider with a screw, do not tighten the screw 4. The use of thimble eye straps attached to the bottom of your boom keep the hardware away from the cover and enable you to tuck your. Harken lazy jack kit installation video by sailrite youtube. Lightweight lazy jack kitintended for smaller yachts or lightweight recommended for large yachts or fully battened also recommend that the use of a topping lift is retainedallow mainsails to be reefed or dropped with ease, by retaining the sail between lines running from the mast near the hounds to the boom.
Lazy jack kit 253 installation manual intended for specialized personnel or expert users 4059 12 boats. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Temporarily tie other end of shock cord to lazy jacks at a length that holds lazy jacks out, yet will not be too short and damage spreaders when boom is swung out. Selecting the previous category and next category links will populate the carousel with an additional set of items, the number of items will depend on your device. The use of thimbled eye straps attached to the bottom of your boom keep the hardware away from the cover and enable you to tuck your sailcover under the lazy jack control lines. The most common problem encountered when using lazy jacks on a mainsail is fouling the headboard and battens while hoisting the main. Featuring vinyl covered wire, leather covered blocks and a simple design and installation. I could have a dutchman system, which i like, retrofitted to the sail. The jiffy jax system is a new twist on an old theme. The lazy jack lines are installed either side of the main attached high up in the mast and down to the boom. This allrope kit features our unique block covers and is intended for lightweight use. While there are other multiple leg systems available we feel they become too difficult to raise the mainsail without tangling on battens. They work exceptionally well with full batten mains, but are used with conventional sails as well. As per government guidelines our shop is closed to walkin customers.
Dec 09, 2014 the complete installation guide for the schaefer 2100 furler. Now insert the webbingvelcro strap folding the webbing over the butterfly end. Selecting the previous category and next category links will populate the carousel with an additional set of items, the number of. I have been looking at installing a lazy jack system on a catalina 30 mkii in order to help flaking the main while solo sailing. Antal is today is a proud owner of several international patents, and confirms itself among the few major sailing boats hardware producers worldwide. Everything you need to install a simple, adjustable system is included in the kit. No chafing stowing alongside the boom and mast, the jiffy jax system only comes in contact with the sail during deploy and stow operations. These three tools will make your lifting jobs easier and safer. Lazy jacks harken sailboat hardware and accessories. They consist of a network of cordage which is rigged to a point on the mast and to a series of points on either side of the boom. Utilizing the best ideas from various lazy jack systems, jiffy jax brings to the pragmatic sailor a new design that features.
They are sold here from a knowledgeable sales staff at low prices and great customer service. Ptr jacks are easy to deploy and stow without parts subject to chafe or modification of your sail cover. We offer two sizes with optional upgrades and line securing choices. Dec 25, 2016 lazy jacks lines capture the mainsail as it drops. Lazy jack type b medium size 32 to 38 feet sailboats. I could buy an offtheshelf lazyjack kit from harken, schaefer or ezjax. The jack extension will extend the reach of the jack and.
If i need to reef i just drop the sail down into the boat and reef the sucker. Ptr lazy jacks are designed to contain the mainsail when reefing or dousing. Harken lazy jack kit, large lazy jack kit sailing equipment. Lazy jacks are designed to contain and restrain a main sail when furling. Lazy jack lines are great for those who are looking for an easier way to contain the mainsail when it is lowered. Allow mainsails to be reefed or dropped with ease, by retaining the sail between lines running from the mast near the hounds to the boom.
The harken lazy jack kit comes with easy to follow step by step instructions. The rope diameter is 4 mm for the size 1 version and 6 mm for size 2 version. Our design allows for the use of an existing sailcover without the need for extensive modifications. Technical support and the best customer service, sailing gear and parts at vela sailing store. Discuss this video and anything sailing on my forum small video about the boomjack boom vang.
Not recommended for large yachts or fully battened mains. The good news is we are still accepting online and phone orders as normal. One cure for this problem is to slack off the lee side lazy jacks, or both lazy jacks, and carry them forward to the shrouds or the mast while hoisting. Schaefer s design allows for the use of an existing sailcover without needing extensive modifications.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the professional riggers source book is free of errors. Since the jacks are either side of the sail it can be dropped without falling on the deck. Lazy jacks lazy jack kits by schaefer tame todays full batten mainsails and work well with conventional sails. The harken lazy jack hardware is attached to the mast and boom with stainless steel pop rivets or ss screws included in kit. Learn how to do a 3 strand eye splice, hollow braid eye splice or how to splice magic dpro. Schaefer s lazy jacks funnel the sail down to the boom and retain it, keeping you safe in the cockpit and allowing you to properly secure the sail when you are moored. Use these accessories with our industrial rated jack or other common 6 ton bottle jacks having a ram of 1. This kit is good for all boats, and is a basic two leg system. Sail handling light weight lazy jack kit fitting instructions. Marine store all products ropes and rigging lazy jack kits. Quick and easy mounting with simple standard tools. Lazy jacks control the mainsail when reefing or dousing, and easily tame todays mainsails whether fullbattened or conventional type. Lazy jacks or lazyjacks are a type of rigging which can be applied to a foreandaft rigged sail to assist in sail handling during reefing and furling. They work extremely well with fullbatten mains, but can also be used with conventional sails.
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