How to Rig a Lug Sail and Very Simple Lazy Jacks

Lug sail rigging and my simple diy lazy jacks.
People have asked me how I rigged my lazy jacks and how I secure or attach the blocks to the boom so I decided to make a quick video showing how to rig a lug sail, (my setup of course), and how to make simple lazy jacks with just some rope and one shackle.
All this is experimental and will most likely have some changes in the future but this is the lug rig setup that I use currently on Forager, my Goat Island Skiff.
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[@OutnBacker]

For years I sailed and camped out of a Grumman canoe with the factory gunter rig, which I modified to be able to optimize its potential. I built a set of sturdy outriggers to make it a trimaran. I added a reefing system by converting it to a "sliding gunter", an outhaul that actually worked, a headsail, etc. In a narrow boat, lazy jacks are almost mandatory to keep the entire sail on board when lowering. It is especially nice because being solo in a canoe can be a challenge if all lines and controls are not at hand. That worked well, and I later went with a standing lug, adding lazy jacks to that as well. Once you install them, you'll never go back.

[@jcwebb4now]

Excellent, that's what I was looking for. Great ideas to try on mine.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Great! Glad it was helpful John! 😉

[@misc4077]

great simple solutions - recommended to my sailing friends on FB

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@PTMxCh00bX]

Simple yet efficient, great job!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you! 😉

[@andrewebmaster5376]

Sencillez y belleza en tu sistema amigo... Saludos y gracias por compartir.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Gracias Andre! 😉

[@aw-marinebootsbau]

Great Videos, great expertise.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank You for your support! 😉

[@tomharrell1954]

Great video

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Thomas!

[@michaelmcglynn3855]

I’m currently rigging a balanced lug sail on my Oz Goose and was in search of a video showing how to rig an adjustable outhaul. I’m new to sailing and have no experience with this, so I find this video very helpful. Could you describe for me how this works in practice or point me to another video that shows this in use? I’m confused as to why you run the line through a block after running it through the clamcleat, but I’m sure my confusion stems from the fact that I don’t really understand how the adjustable outhaul works while sailing. Thanks.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Michael!! I have that little block after the camcleat just because I find it' easier to pull then to push, just preference, nothing else. As for an explanation on how an outhaul works, I think this guy does a good job... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGa9fH6oi6Zknrs If you have any more questions please feel free to ask! 😉 Cheers

[@randal1470]

Fantastic man! Thanks very much for the great camera work and explanation, very helpful . The rigging is so simple and elegant, and feels so old school despite the carbon and spectra, I love it! So what’s your top speed now? 😄

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank You!! I do try to keep it simple mainly so that I don't get overwhelmed by it!! 😂 I have no way to reliably clock my GIS speed....Yet! Maybe once I get to know the boat better I might start chasing the storm. 😉

[@randal1470]

The Video Rambler it’s been a true pleasure to have watched the build and see how it all develops. I’ve learned alot!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks! I'm guessing we both learned a lot with the build then! 😉

[@randal1470]

The Video Rambler i think that is certain 😄😎👍

[@edsteinbacher7000]

Can I ask what diameter line you used for your lazy jack lines and approximately how much length was required to do it? I'm going to order some for mine and wasn't sure how much I should order to be sure I had enough. Thanks and great video!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Ed! I have changed the arrangement on the lazyjacks to have only one line going from the top of the mast to the cleat. This will be clear on my next week's video "Lug Sail Rigging - Part2", out next Sunday (9th of May, 2021) But to give you an idea I used about 4 meters of 3mm single braided line for each "V" and 10+10 m of 2.5mm double braided line to go up and down the mast on the version you just watched.(double line version). On the new version I used the same 4m of 3mm for each "V", 6+6 meters of 3mm to go up the mast and down a bit, and 4 Meters of 4mm to go to the cleat. But you can used all 3mm and then join it to a 4mm too, it's not critical. 😉

[@johnhaughey5347]

Great videos Teo Do you knot your Spectre loops or splice them, what diameter do you use. Thank you

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thank you John! Most of my Spectra loops are spliced and are 3mm I believe. sometimes if I need to hurry and make a new loop I just tie it but it reduces the breaking strength quite a bit so I try to avoid that...😉

[@paulslaughter8344]

What size blocks do you use for your mainsheet? I was leaning towards 29mm Harkens, which it appears to me you are using? I know Mik has 40mm ronstans on his list in the fittings article on his site, but that size seems a little overkill to me. What size mainsheet do you use, 8mm?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Paul! Yes my blocks are 30mm Harkens! It was from a previous boat I had years ago. And the mainsheet is 8mm but tbh it doesn't run through the blocks as freely as I expected, particularly on the back blocks. Still not a problem at all, just noticeable when there's little wind...

[@paulslaughter8344]

@@TheBoatRambler Thanks! I don't have blocks sitting around (except for a 57mm ratchet I'll use) so I'm buying all new and trying to decide between 30 and 40. The price difference isn't great, maybe 30 dollars for all 3 (boom and traveller blocks) so I may go up to 40mm for the ease of use in light air. I have a similar issue in my other boat where the lines don't like to run out in light air and I'd rather not have that problem again! Thanks

[@bubberdini]

Is it important to tie the halyard right in the middle of the yard?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Bubberdini! The halyard is NOT placed on the mid point of the yard lengthwise. The yard is around 3.6m and from what I remember mine is attached at roughly 1.4m from the front end. I will confirm this next time I'm by the boat. 😉

[@bubberdini]

@@TheBoatRambler thank you very much! these are good news for my project. ;-)

[@johnhaughey5347]

Hi Teo, Is that bowline knots you used to secure lazyjacks to the loops on boom?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi John, yes I used bowlines there. 😉

[@romandybala]

My 19footer has no halliards . Standing Leg o'mutton and 2 sheets . Thats it. Set the sprits and push off. less tha 5 minutes from when the boat hits the waterto sailing.

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi Roman! My GIS is always by the water at the sailing school. The only thing I need to do to go sailing is put the mast up and raise sail. I actually take more time taking the cover off than getting her rigged ready to sail. 😁

[@eduardotabasco]

Qual as especificações das ferragens e cabos que você utilizou no seu barco? Vlw

[@TheBoatRambler]

Oi Eduardo. As ferragens do leme fiz eu mesmo. Pode ver aqui neste video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKpaX5qr8-fpck Os cabos nem sei já alterei tanta coisa que não me lembro mas a lista oficial de cabos para um GIS está aqui. www.storerboatplans.com/tuning/lug-rig-setup/goat-island-skiff-rig-and-rigging-details-for-efficient-lug-sails/ Procure por uma tabela que mostra todos os tipos e diametros.

[@eduardotabasco]

@@TheBoatRambler Grato, muito bom seus videos.

[@dionwebber708]

Can the GIS sail with a Bermuda rig and sail?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi. I don't know, but in theory if you can balance the rig, a dinghy should be able to sail with any kind of sail. The GIS shape it's not far off a Vaurien which has two sails so...😉

[@JReed305]

You will loose a lot of sail area going with a bermuda unless you make the mast extreemly tall. The ballanced lug gives you a lot of sail area lower down minizing the amount of leverage it has on the boat without sacrificing drive.

[@lindamarceline]

Nice:)

[@TheBoatRambler]

Thanks Linda! 🙂

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@mikeu5380]

Hi from Japan. I am trying, and not succeeding, at finding a video on sewing one's own balanced lug sail. Any thoughts, anyone...? Thank you!

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi from Portugal!😁 I didn't make my sail. Michael Storer designed thr GIS sail and he makes sails for other boats too. You can contact him either on his Storer Boat plans FB group ( facebook.com/groups/160183704015231) or on his Really Simple Sails FB group ( facebook.com/groups/1741841469384966) Also Pascal did make a small sail for his micro trimaran, check out his channel and maybe drop him an email. Irish Chippy kzbin.infovideos Hope this helps! 😉

[@mikeu5380]

@@TheBoatRambler Thank you!

[@davidladd6266]

Hi, I be watched many times, but I still can’t figure out your lazy jack set up. Would you please show that again a little slower and more specific?

[@TheBoatRambler]

Hi David! Have a look at Season 2 rigging video (part2) where I explain how to rig the lazy jacks and the reefing system too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3LWpKN5gsaDa9E

[@tomharrell1954]

Don’t pull the lazy jacks too tight! They hurt sail shape

[@TheBoatRambler]

Yes, I do forget to adjust them sometimes and it wrecks the foot of the sail, particularly in low wind when I slack the outhaul. But it's all good, I still get there in the end! 😂

[@gerrys6265]

That was a "Balanced" lug

[@markeggebeen7468]

yikes !!