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  • 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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  • QuoteI 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

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