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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Adding Batten Caps
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Posted: Apr 18, 2019 - 10:24 AM
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Posted: Apr 18, 2019 - 10:58 AM
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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Posted: Apr 18, 2019 - 11:00 AM
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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Posted: Apr 18, 2019 - 11:30 AM
Double post
Edited by Edchris177 on Apr 18, 2019 - 11:36 AM.
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Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
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Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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Posted: Apr 19, 2019 - 09:39 AM
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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Posted: Apr 19, 2019 - 03:54 PM
+1
Will greatly extend sail shape
