Building Lazy Jacks

[Brian Duff]

dyneema is the right product as it doesn't need thimbles, blocks or any such junk. it is also very skinny for low ugliness factor, and very UV resistant for longevity. You always want to retract your lazy jacks for setting sail and sailing, otherwise they are a pita. the W32 is too small for lazy jacks too, btw. ( thats what I sail mostly too, and the lazy jacks actually made the sail take LONGER to put away....!!!)

adjusting from aloft is a must, but don't stay outside the rig! either fasten a bullseye fairlead to the spreader about 6" out from the mast and then in, or just drill a small hole in the mast and round off, lead the dyneema right into the rig. Use a single control line with a small block or ring inside the mast to adjust both sides together, or each individually depending on how you like it. Super smooth, simple, have put up maybe almost 50 like this.... it works.

dacron will not work without thimbles rings or blocks because its not slippery enough....certainly not a year down the line.