Lose Foot Conversion and Lazy Jacks Compatability

[rardiH36]

I am converting from a boom "slugged" mainsail to a loose footed one. I have lazy jacks (which I consider to be a great invention).

Considering that a loose footed main will billow out away from the boom much more than a mainsail that is slugged to the boom, should I be aware of any issues about stress to the lazy jacks or chafing?

If so, solutions?

 

[DougM]

I have a loose footed main with lazy jacks and a lazy bag. I just ease the lines and nothing touches the sail itself that would cause any major chafing issues.

 

[kappykaplan]

I have a loose-footed main with a sail pack and lazy jacks. Never had a problem.

 

[Joe]

I can't imagine a problem... the good news is that your outhaul can easily solve one if it manifests.

 

[Jimm]

I am converting from a boom "slugged" mainsail to a loose footed one. I have lazy jacks (which I consider to be a great invention).

Considering that a loose footed main will billow out away from the boom much more than a mainsail that is slugged to the boom, should I be aware of any issues about stress to the lazy jacks or chafing?

If so, solutions?

No problems on my Catalina 30 with the same conversion to loose footed and lazy jacks...

 

[pogo2]

loose foot & lazy jacks

I've had this arrangement on my Newport 30 for 6 years and it works great

 

[rardiH36]

Thanks for the responses. No issues = charge ahead with my project!