Keeping boom off folks heads before raising main

[Billy]

They have storm Jibs that can hank on over a furled Jib. Don't recal what magizine I saw it in but they do have them.

[Salty19]

Shawn, are you concerned about the v cleat holding the line fast?  What about in strong winds with a confused seaway? I could see them coming loose?

I've been wrong about such things before (and probably will be again)...interested in your opinion on it.

[curtisv]

They have storm Jibs that can hank on over a furled Jib. Don't recal what magizine I saw it in but they do have them.

You probably saw the ATN Gale Rider.  http://search.defender.com/?Action=4&StartIndex=1&SH=QT1nYWxlfkI9Z2FsZX5EPTI1fkc9Mzk0NTheMX5JPVByaWNlfks9NH5MPTF_TT0xfk49Mn4&SI=32d33795-2b70-44a0-aef9-a6fd8f6068f2

Curtis

[Shawn]

I haven't had any problems with the V cleat not holding. But as an added precaution you just put a stopper knot in the line (at the lowest you would want the boom) and if the v cleat let go the stopper would hold it when it hits the fairlead.

Shawn

[Pacman]

A simple solution that works on a C-16 where there is no backstay is to use a 1/8" line from the masthead to the end of the boom and back up to the masthead.

It works like a simplified lazyjack and can be left in place while underway without interfering with the mainsail.

[rdcvsmith]

Are these "adjustable topping lift" or "two attachment points" for the topping lift ideas also applicable to the CP19? Mine is still just wintering in the yard now but in the spring I want to replace the old lines, I believe currently there is just the "standard" (?) topping lift line there.

[Kimanaa]

A simple solution that works on a C-16 where there is no backstay is to use a 1/8" line from the masthead to the end of the boom and back up to the masthead.

It works like a simplified lazyjack and can be left in place while underway without interfering with the mainsail.

Please enlighten me,as I can't see how this would act like a lazyjack??

[Shawn]

Ray,

They should work fine on the 19. I do fairlead V-cleat on a 23.

Shawn

[Pacman]

A simple solution that works on a C-16 where there is no backstay is to use a 1/8" line from the masthead to the end of the boom and back up to the masthead.

It works like a simplified lazyjack and can be left in place while underway without interfering with the mainsail.

Please enlighten me,as I can't see how this would act like a lazyjack??

The line loops down from the masthead to the boom about 3/4 of the way back to the end of the boom and back up to the masthead.  That holds the boom up like a topping lift when the sail is on its way down and it helps me catch the main.  It is not as effective as a full lazy jack system but it doesn't get in the way like a full lazy jack system can sometimes do.

[Kimanaa]

Thanks pacman.Yes 3/4 back,this will work.