Sails and battens question
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Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 01:23 PM
I bought an 18' cat, but it doesn't have the battens for the sails. I plan on a little day sailing, no racing in mind. Do I need battens or can I sail without? -
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Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 02:20 PM
You definitely need battens. Check my ads. Pete -
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Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 03:33 PM
Pete, here's how you post a link to all your ads at once.
www.TheBeachcats.com/classifieds/u981-pbegle.html
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Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 03:34 PM
memberz, Welcome to TheBeachcats.com, which 18 foot cat did you buy? Tell us a little about yourself and your sailing area.
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Posted: Aug 11, 2012 - 09:54 PM
high aspect cat sails with a large roach need some kind of batten, end of story
then the choices begin
$500? for the set of new foam filled tapered frp battens as found on nacra
$200? for a set of solid frp battens as found hobie
don't know why but can't seem to post more than 10 lines???
Edited by erice on Aug 11, 2012 - 09:59 PM.
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