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LOWERING AND STACKING THE SAIL
Figure 6a, 6b, 6c
Before proceeding with this next step, go over the following list and be sure you have
checked these things out:
R Read the enclosed sheet: STACKPACK TIPS.
R Tighten topping lift to relieve load on lazy jacks. Lazy jacks are not designed to
withstand the dynamic loading of a dropping boom. ALWAYS USE THE TOPPING LIFT TO
SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOM AND SAIL.
R Secure the boat so it is head to wind and the sail is luffing. Full length battens can put
twisting strains on sail slides. This causes them to bind in the track. Only when the sail
is luffing in the wind can the slides be made to move freely.
R Lazy jacks must be cleated securely in their cleats at the tack. If they come loose while
the sail is being lowered, the sail will start to fall outside the cover portions. The lazy
jacks may also be hard to tighten when the sail is down. Adjustment of the lazy jacks is
always easier with the sail hoisted.
When you have checked the above points, you may lower the sail by easing the main
halyard. The halyard must be completely eased, and the sail must be lying in the cover
before the main zipper is zipped. See Figures 6a,6b,6c.
The StackPack is a simple efficient sail furling system, but it is not automatic! A few
moments spent tweaking the sail into the cover will insure smooth operation of the zipper
and a neat appearance of the cover.
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