My Nacra 5.0 has very basic batten caps that hold tension via a square not. It is not exactly the most adjustable system. Can I simply order any old Hobie batten caps? and holy cow they are more expensive then I thought.

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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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Well a little more research found me the answer.
Admin feel free to delete both of my post.
https://www.thebeachcats.…ms/viewtopic/topic/15778

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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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Don't bother with adjustable types. You are not going to see a measurable increase in performance. An '83 5.0, with old sails....just insert the batten enough to take the wrinkles out, tie off & go sailing!



Edited by Edchris177 on Apr 18, 2019 - 11:36 AM.

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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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Double post



Edited by Edchris177 on Apr 18, 2019 - 11:36 AM.

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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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I replaced the original style "tie off" caps (which I hate) with Hobie 16 caps and they work fine. I really like the ease of adjustment with the Hobie caps. I release batten tension after every sail and re-tension at the start of the next sail based on conditions.

I have a newer mainsail that came with no batten caps at all, just a hole drilled in the end. I truly hate that setup as tension is VERY hard to set. I end up tying and re-tying several times per batten to get the tension where I want it. Caps with cleats are the way to go.



Edited by leeboweffect on Apr 19, 2019 - 10:45 AM.

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Hobie 16 (3 formerly)
MacGregor 25 (formerly)
Chrysler Dagger 14 (formerly)
NACRA 5.0 (currently)
High Point, NC
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I release batten tension after every sail and re-tension at the start of the next sail based on conditions.

+1
Will greatly extend sail shape