Cockpit deployed EZ Jacks

[Jon Golliher]

Hi Folks,I recently received an EZ Jack system that can be deployed from the cockpit. I'm wondering how dependable the hook/stretchcord mechanism is. It must work but the design looks a bit Quirky. I only need one line going back per side with the mechanism or I can control it without the mechanism with two lines going back. Has anyone any experience with the hook/stretchcord mechanism that can give me some confidence?Thanks in advance,Jon

 

[John]

EZ Jacks

I have the system, but not from the cockpit. With my full batten main it doesn't always catch the main when I lower it, but it helps control the main and make visibility much better as we use it mostly when coming back to port and switching to motoring.

 

[Jon Golliher]

EZ Jacks

Thanks for the reply John. I really like the idea of only having them up when dropping the main and especially in my case, being able to put them up from the cockpit. I took them to the rigger today so I guess I'll find out on my own how dependable the mechanism is.Thanks again, Jon

 

[John]

EZ Jacks

You're welcome. It is not too difficult to install as I did it myself. The only part I didn't like was hanging from a bosun's chair and drilling the mast. If your mast is down it would be pretty easy. Good luck