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The main that came with my boat had no battens. I ordered a new one with
battens, and it is really a much better sail. I am considering putting the
old main back on for the winter sailing season. I will let you know if I
do this, and see if I can quantify the difference for you.<br>
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J Bergquist<br>
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Calliope #287<br>
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Peter Amos wrote:<br>
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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>
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