I'm not sure about the class rules for lazy jacks, but I have only raced PHRF so far, and they look like they would make sailing with just my two boys (10 & 7) much easier. In the latest flyer from Defender US, they advertise a Wichard totally removable lazy jack system that looks interesting. I'm not sure if it is retractable as well, but it might make sense if lazy jacks were against class rules. Does anyone have any suggestions about which lazy jack system to buy and how to install it? I've heard that you should mount the upper pulleys to the spreaders instead of directly to the mast to prevent the lines from slapping the mast constantly. Does anyone have worries about mounting a small pulley to the spreaders? Would it weaken it too much?
Tom Eskridge
#469 Twister
