[Public-List] John Birch

[Richard J Hughes]

Thank you

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From: "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:06 PM
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Loose footed mainsail question

> Lee tends to use a cheaper cloth.
>
> It's all in the cloth, North uses a much tighter weave, so too is premium 
> Bainbridge Cloth very good. That means longer longevity and Full Battens 
> are legal in Great Lakes Alberg Assoc Racing.
>
> Having a sail built new with full battens is far better than retrofitting 
> later.
>
> The Full Battens and their extra cloth required helps hold the design 
> shape.
>
> Triton makes an excellent Sail, but pay extra for the premium cloth - it's 
> worth it.
>
> Best
>
> John
>
 


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