Lazy jack
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Lazy jack
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Lazy jacks are a type of rigging which can be applied to a fore-and-aft rigged sail to assist in sail handling during reefing and furling. They consist of a network of cordage which is rigged to a point on the mast and to a series of points on either side of the boom; these lines form a cradle which helps to guide the sail onto the boom when it is lowered, reducing the crew needed to secure the sail. Lazy jacks are most commonly associated with Bermuda rigged sails, although they can be used wit
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazy_jack
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2023-03-11T14:03:45Z
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