I like my Dutchman
Wally,I have suspect that most people who don't like the Dutchman can't program their VCR either. Just a little joke folks...don't take it personal. Actually, I do think that many either don't read or don't understand the instructions.I have not readjusted my Dutchman since the last time I took the main off and put it back on. Admittedly, I recognized immediately that not putting zippers in the mainsail cover defeated the advantages of the system, so I had that done when I bought the boat (2003).By having zippers I can adjust the lines so that it works well every time and leave it set that way. When it is adjusted properly, all I have to do, is pull the topping lift tight and release the halyard. The sail flakes itself as it falls.There are a couple sections on my main that are not controlled by the lines and they will slide over a bit. It is simple to tidy them up when I put my sail ties on.I have had jack lines in the past on other boats and they are great, but I like my Dutchman better by an order of magnitude. One or the other is a must for me (and I sorta categorize the stack pack as jacks with a built in cover, another good innovation.)BTW, the jacks on my old Cal 27-T/2 were made with about $25 worth of hardware and line and they worked very well. Jacks aren't rocket science and the kits, while convenient, aren't the only option.