Well, I have discovered that searching the archives requires one to know what they're looking for. To quote Peggie: "..duh..!!" I am looking for the "Sail Catcher" or something like that. It's the inverted sail cover that stays permanently mounted to the boom and lazyjacks (?) and "catches" the sail when it falls. After flaking, one simply zips the cover up. I have searched "lazyjack" and "sail cover" and can't find this thing. Help?
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sheeeesh!
I knew I'd feel stupid when I heard the answer. Of course it's the Stac Pac "I hate it when that happens" thanks Steve
I knew I'd feel stupid when I heard the answer. Of course it's the Stac Pac "I hate it when that happens" thanks Steve
Sail Cover
I saw that type of sail cover when I was sailing in the Virgin Island. It looked good and it looked very easy to close. I am in need of a sail cover for my Legend 37 and thought of that type of cover for my boat. I did speak with a few people at my marina that have that cover and they recommend that it was more trouble than it was worth. They said that if they had to do it again they would go to the traditional cover. I know that was only two peoples opinion of the cover and there are probably others who like to cover. I would recommend that you ask other owners their opinion before you make your final decision.
I saw that type of sail cover when I was sailing in the Virgin Island. It looked good and it looked very easy to close. I am in need of a sail cover for my Legend 37 and thought of that type of cover for my boat. I did speak with a few people at my marina that have that cover and they recommend that it was more trouble than it was worth. They said that if they had to do it again they would go to the traditional cover. I know that was only two peoples opinion of the cover and there are probably others who like to cover. I would recommend that you ask other owners their opinion before you make your final decision.
Not stupid
Jay: Don't worry you are NOT stupid. It's just a sign of something in the water. Sometimes they refer it to "CRS" other times it's "OLDTIMERZ". All I can tell you is that it just keeps getting worse with time. What was I writing about....................
Jay: Don't worry you are NOT stupid. It's just a sign of something in the water. Sometimes they refer it to "CRS" other times it's "OLDTIMERZ". All I can tell you is that it just keeps getting worse with time. What was I writing about....................
different kinds of 'packs' (with message
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Jay: I've seen three different types of mainsail packs: Doyle Stack Pack - must be used with a Doyle sail or they will not warranty it or any damage to your sail. Afffixes to the sail - cost of main and pack for my H410 was $3,500 plus installation. Doyle will need 45 days and your mainsail to build the pack. UK Sails Lazy Cradle - can be added to any traditional mainsail configuration independent of sail maker. Cradle fits into the foot slide or cars and sail 'resides' in the cradle. Assisted by lazy jacks that need to be pulled forward when raising the main. Cost for my cradle was $1,500 installed and it only took about two weeks to have it made and installed. Really makes for a nice neatly stowed main. Two tugs on the zipper and you're done (after a new sail is trained for flaking). Hunter Sail Pakc - almost identical to the UK Lazy Cradle and is appearing on more new boat deliveries than ever before. Seems to be a little less neat than the cradle, but much nicer than the traditional sail cover. If you decide to go with a sail packing system, make sure the zipper has a protective flap so that you don't ruin it prematurely. Personal comment - if you have ever had to climb over your dodger/bimini and up the mast to put on your sail cover, you'll love the packing systems. They are not perfect (still have to pull the jacks forward on our big full roach main so the battens don't hang up, and the older versions definitely were very fussy after they got to be a few years old) but they keep birds from nesting in your sails, and keep the sail protected from the elements. They also improve the overall appearance of the boat when stowed. /c s/v Twilight, H410
)Jay: I've seen three different types of mainsail packs: Doyle Stack Pack - must be used with a Doyle sail or they will not warranty it or any damage to your sail. Afffixes to the sail - cost of main and pack for my H410 was $3,500 plus installation. Doyle will need 45 days and your mainsail to build the pack. UK Sails Lazy Cradle - can be added to any traditional mainsail configuration independent of sail maker. Cradle fits into the foot slide or cars and sail 'resides' in the cradle. Assisted by lazy jacks that need to be pulled forward when raising the main. Cost for my cradle was $1,500 installed and it only took about two weeks to have it made and installed. Really makes for a nice neatly stowed main. Two tugs on the zipper and you're done (after a new sail is trained for flaking). Hunter Sail Pakc - almost identical to the UK Lazy Cradle and is appearing on more new boat deliveries than ever before. Seems to be a little less neat than the cradle, but much nicer than the traditional sail cover. If you decide to go with a sail packing system, make sure the zipper has a protective flap so that you don't ruin it prematurely. Personal comment - if you have ever had to climb over your dodger/bimini and up the mast to put on your sail cover, you'll love the packing systems. They are not perfect (still have to pull the jacks forward on our big full roach main so the battens don't hang up, and the older versions definitely were very fussy after they got to be a few years old) but they keep birds from nesting in your sails, and keep the sail protected from the elements. They also improve the overall appearance of the boat when stowed. /c s/v Twilight, H410
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