Rigging the Top Batten on Flat Top Sail Thingy

kgatesman

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 06:16 AM

My top batten slot has a strap and d-ring combo. There is no cringle on that slot, so the strap must hold the batten in. Does the webbing just go through the slot on the end cap? Seems like a lot of material has been used to make this device, so I think there must be more to it.

Edited by kgatesman on May 26, 2012 - 07:23 AM.
azcat

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 09:20 AM

Looks like the wrong Batten Cap. Try one of these;

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=BATTEN+CAP&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=PFz&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=820&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=dY0Z-K-8MJLyWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.x-sail.com/store/uk/batten-cap-rear.html&docid=Rk7Zfv45fKYcrM&itg=1&imgurl=http://www.x-sail.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x265/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/a/battencaprear.jpg&w=265&h=265&ei=3vPAT_-sJOTosQKul-nzCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=699&vpy=51&dur=1273&hovh=212&hovw=212&tx=81&ty=108&sig=109645698644021240350&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=159&

OR THIS

http://www.rbsbattens.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_8432.jpg
kgatesman

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 10:24 AM

thanks

Edited by kgatesman on May 26, 2012 - 10:25 AM.
yurdle

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 01:16 PM

Why aren't all battens secured that way? A velcro strap seems like it would be very fast and easy to adjust/set/release every time out.

Edited by yurdle on May 26, 2012 - 01:16 PM.

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bacho

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 02:28 PM

Because velcro doesn't really hold up that well in the long term especially with subjected to sand and such. The traditional tie is much more reliable

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Posted: May 26, 2012 - 04:47 PM

I just recently ordered new sails for my nacra 6.0 and had them put straps and buckles for all my battens, I also had them on my previous sails. I love them.
yurdleWhy aren't all battens secured that way? A velcro strap seems like it would be very fast and easy to adjust/set/release every time out.Edited by yurdle on May 26, 2012 - 01:16 PM.