Dodger

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Aug 10, 2006
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Hunter 25.5 St. Marks, FL
On my Hunter 25.5 that I purchased recently I noticed what appears to be a dodger storred aboard. I also notices some lines on either side of the boom that run up the mast for about three feet and down again. I believe these lines must be for the dodger but I do not have any sketch showing how it is installed. Does any one have such a sketch or know where I may get one that would show me how to install the dodger. There are also some cloth sections that another boater told me to around the railing to offer additional protection when anchored.
 
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Benny

Lazy Jacks?

Lines running from boom to mast and down sound like part of a "lazy jacks" system used to act as a net allowing to lower the mainsail without having it fall on deck. Single handers like them. I'm personally partial to them as they require the boat to be pointed straight into the wind when raising the main to prevent the battens from getting caught in the lines. The dodger should have a tube frame, enjoy it.
 

Alan

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 35.5 LI, NY
Benny

Lazy jacks should not be deployed when raising your main. They are only used for flacking the main as it is doused. After tying in the main with sail ties the lazy jacks are parked along the boom and out of the way.
 
Aug 10, 2006
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Hunter 25.5 St. Marks, FL
Lazy Jacks

Thanks for the information on the "lazy jacks" but I'm at a loss on how that system works. Is there any where that I can see a sketch or picture showing how this system works?
 

Alan

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Jun 2, 2004
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Re: Lazy Jacks

Here's a link to a diagram that clearly shows how a lazy jack system operates. http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/lazyjack/lazyjack1.htm
 
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