Clean Horizon For Sale

[stpretz]

Hi, I talked to Travis down at Mac Sails and they were really slow at answering my questions...Sounds like the MacPac would cost about $950.  So,

I think I will just try the Capt. Nemo approach and do a simple rig to see if I like it.   I have slung a two leg per side loop that just goes up to the top of the mast and drops back down on the other side.  Pretty simple.  Two lengths of line, two stainless steel rings and two hasps at the top.  It will be interesting to see if two legs per side is enough to keep the sail from bagging around.  I will probably add some cleats to keep the lines from sliding forward on the boom.  Hopefully, this will be useful.  I would like to keep it simple so that I can just bring it forward to the mast when dropping the mast.

But, I still need to get a fresh sail cover.

[capt_nemo]

stpretz,

That sounds like a good approach!

Remember, don't strive for perfection - even the most complex, expensive, hardware intensive systems don't do a PERFECT job of controlling the entire mainsail (and gaff) when dousing.

If your SIMPLE SYSTEM does a reasonable job of capturing MOST of the mainsail and that pesky gaff, keeping all from spilling into the cockpit, or worse yet falling into the water, be satisfied. Then you can take your own sweet time to secure all with sail ties.

Have fun!

capt_nemo

[stpretz]

I did a simple line from the halyard head.  It seems to work real well first time out.  But then I had my best hand onboard.  My 19 year old college sophomore daughter who is ready for everything...

Anyway, just wondering if you ran your lazy jacks from the halyard point or went up to the top at the gaff haul?  I am thinking that may work better.  Kinda want to have a less steep angle for the legs, cause there is a whole lot of sail out there at the end of the gaff.

Hmmm...think I'll give it a try.

Wifey and I went to Baltimore inner harbor (on land, dang it) and saw the tall ships...great place great views great boats great weather....great day. 

Steve
y dDraig Goch
Horizon Cat

[capt_nemo]

stpretz,

In the photo below there are two stainless bails up on the mast. One at the top (masthead) to which the peak halyard is attached (tied with bowline) and one about 3 to 4 feet below where a block is attached that turns the peak halyard for its run down the mast. My lazy jacks are attached to the lower bail, 3 to 4 feet below the mast head.



I attached a small block for my topping lift to the masthead bail which takes the topping lift coming from the end of the boom and turns it for its downward run to the base of the mast and thence to the end of the cabintop. I like having a topping lift adjustable from the cockpit.

capt_nemo