want to install lazy jacks

[RAC]

I am planning to install my own version of adjustable ez jacks. some one on an earlier thread suggested to install blocks on the underside of the spreaders. can anyone tell me how far out from the mast is the optimum location for the blocks?

I climbed the mast today with a Mast Mate mast ladder to reinstall the jib halyard that got hung up last weekend when the messenger line failed.

wasnt too bad.. I am 6'2 and 225lbs and 61 years old. no trouble with my left leg, but have limited range of motion on my right and had a little difficulting reaching the next rung on my right side. would suggest getting one made with 14" rise between steps instead of the 17" rise. If you are under 6', you will have difficulty getting your feet to the next step.

When I left home this morning, my wife told me to pin my name and address to my shirt so they will know where to send the body...

 

[Ed Schenck]

Brave man! I still haven't done the climb although I bought the equipment years ago. What is the age limit anyway? I am probably past it.

The problem with having the longest lines on the spreaders is that it reduces the size of the "pocket" at the back of the boom. The higher that you go on the mast the better. My EZ-Jax are halfway between the spreaders and the top. Because they stow on the mast catching the battens is not a problem.

 

[Bill1565]

I'm with Ed S. Had adjustable lazy jacks on last 3 boats. all on small blocks half way between spreaders and masthead. I tie the forward uphaul lines about 2 feet back on the boom when in hold the sail mode. run them down the mast to the reef horns then back out boom to tie off in sailing mode. Have had as many a 4 drop lines, I find that 2 drops plus the uphauls works for booms to 12-13 feet if you have longer or full battens.