Lazy Jack experience

Velera · **Joined:** 29 Dec 2006 09:38 **Posts:** 656

Would like to get your experience with Lazy Jacks on your T37. Please take the poll.

T37Chef · **Posted:** 25 Jan 2007 19:53

Velera wrote:

Would like to get your experience with Lazy Jacks on your T37. Please take the poll.

I have purchased and waiting to install what is called EZJax, http://www.ezjax.com/. I believe they have all the benefits of Lazy Jack with none of the drawbacks. Check the site for details; I will be able to give more feedback this summer Cool

Down2TheC · **Posted:** 26 Jan 2007 13:59

Wow! Our first poll. Nice.
My vote shouldn't count though since we have a furling main. Cool

ggillis · **Joined:** 17 Jan 2007 21:18 **Posts:** 3

Our boat came with fairly new North sails, including a fully battened main and the North "Sail Pak" that is similar to the Doyle Stak Pak. Lazy jacks are integral to this system and we just love its simplicity and ease of handling. Head into the wind and drop the main into the pak. Later, simply zip up the top. Raising the main, just make sure you are into the wind so the battens don't foul on the lazy jacks.

Geo. Gillis
HIGHLANDER
T-37 #338
Cape Cod

Tartan37403 · **Joined:** 24 Oct 2006 12:51 **Posts:** 48

Had lazy jacks on an earlier boat. Worked OK.

When we had sails made for our T-37, had the Dutchman system installed in the main. While not perfect, have found this system much faster and easier to use. The heavy monofilament lines which are the heart of this system require replacement every 3-5 years-not a big deal.

Jay · **Joined:** 22 Oct 2006 19:25 **Posts:** 61

The biggest drawback to lazy jacks is full battens snagging when hoisting the main sail and poor flaking when lowering the main. However, they're better than nothing. Jay.

T37Chef · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2007 20:27

Jay wrote:

The biggest drawback to lazy jacks is full battens snagging when hoisting the main sail and poor flaking when lowering the main. However, they're better than nothing. Jay.

EZ Jax elimnates this problem with all the benefits and added bonus. I installed it this spring and I'm very please with the system>>>>

T37Chef · **Posted:** 06 Jun 2007 20:29

Tartan37403 wrote:

Had lazy jacks on an earlier boat. Worked OK.

When we had sails made for our T-37, had the Dutchman system installed in the main. While not perfect, have found this system much faster and easier to use. The heavy monofilament lines which are the heart of this system require replacement every 3-5 years-not a big deal.

Dutchman is a good set up...BUT, IMHO not worth the money!!!! Save up lots of $$$ and get a furling boom or go inexpensive and get EZ Jax...NOT the Lazy Jax

Solare · **Posted:** 29 Jul 2008 16:23

T37Chef wrote:

EZ Jax elimnates this problem with all the benefits and added bonus. I installed it this spring and I'm very please with the system>>>>

Chef,

Are you still happy with the EZ Jacks, and is your main fully or partial battened? Got any pictures??

Cheers,
Glenn

Down2TheC · **Posted:** 29 Jul 2008 17:25

Down2TheC wrote:

Wow! Our first poll. Nice.
My vote shouldn't count though since we have a furling main. Cool

Just used them for a week on a Moorings charter. Not bad. Got a batten hung up once but in general it was a heck of a lot easier than folding and securing everytime.

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