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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Peter,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I had a battenless main on a 34' Colin
Archer type cutter I owned between my T27 and my A30. It was ok, but suffice it
to say that the new mainsail I just ordered for my current 39' heavy
displacement cutter is Full Battened.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brian</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=peter.amos1@btinternet.com
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, November 05, 2002 5:32
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30] Running lines
aft</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Joe,the topping lift is a Catch 22 situation.If I leave it
supporting the boom the leech snags under the shrouds and lazy jacks when the
main is being raised.If I slacken it the leech straightens and the main goes
up more cleanly but needs more effort.The extra effort is no problem at the
mast but as George points out becomes important at the cockpit.If I have to go
to the mast to take care of problems or any part of the raising/reefing
process I might as well do everything there.What I want is a system that
allows a singlehander to do everything from the cockpit,without snags,when
conditions are bumpy.All suggestions are welcome.I have considered a
battenless main.Has anyone tried one?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Peter Amos #478</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>