Jack Stays

[Paul Heintz]

Has anyone tried to rig or explored the possibility of rigging a jack stay on a CD 30 or MKII 30

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Paul,

Letting my ignorance show, I don't know what this is or what it does. Can you enlighten us?

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30

[Paul]

David,

They are used to rig a jib or storm jib. Usually a stay is addeed sort of making it a cutter rig altough there is no need for the addition of a boom. This eliminates the need to change sails when the wind picks up and the need arises. They are really helpful when used with a roller furling genoea.



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[Rene']

David,

They are used to rig a jib or storm jib. Usually a stay is addeed sort of making it a cutter rig altough there is no need for the addition of a boom. This eliminates the need to change sails when the wind picks up and the need arises. They are really helpful when used with a roller furling genoea.

A jack stay is a stay that fits between the existing hard stay of your boat and the mast. It can be used to rigg another jib, or just to stablize the mast in a strong sea way. Additionally you can use it as a cutter sail option if you wish.



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