lazy jack

hadaveha · Post by **hadaveha** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:16 am

anyone ever use a jack line or lazy jack down haul system for their jib. I single hand alot and these look they would make life alot better.I found this looks simple enough

http://www.widgetsailor.com/myboat/downhaul/index.html

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:44 pm

I made a simple downhaul for the Cal21 when I had it. Just ran a line from the cockpit thru a couple of fairleads to a block at the forestay then up to the jib head. The foredeck on the Cal was small and I didn't like going up there in a bounce or when singlehanding. Worked fine to haul the jib down in a hurry..

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:42 pm

I was just thinking about how I was going to install a downhaul for my jib and here is a great answer...fabulous!!!

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:00 pm

That is a pretty neat set up!
Being able to douse the jib in a hurry is pretty cool.

Scott

Chrysler20%26 · Post by **Chrysler20%26** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:06 am

David thank you for the post, vary well done. Roller Furling is the best but if don't have one. Then your set up would be the way to go.

Ty · Post by Ty » Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:23 pm

I could have used this last Saturday. I will be setting this up on my C-22. It is not much fun going up to the front to pull down the jib during heavy winds. Thanks for the great information.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:52 pm

My forestay had a spare hole so I put a shackle there and run a small line from the cockpit, through a fairlead to the shackle, then through the jib stays to the head of the sail. I can loosen the halyard and bring the jib down quickly. What I like about this set up is the capability to collapse the jib whithout lowering it.

Thanks

Bhacurly · Post by **Bhacurly** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:15 am

Cool!

As Ty knows, the jib/jenny won't come down all the way in strong winds and it is spooky up front, especlly if caught by unforecasted winds and your solo!

My set up is similiar to Pauls, but this sounds better. Having the sail collapse and balled up some would keep the jenny outta the water and catch less wind until you were in calmer conditions...