Hey all,
The 1/8" line I had bought for my mainsail battens works great. It was too big to fit through the grommets on the jib and the jib batten ends. I ended up using some nylon braided string I had laying around. One of my jib battens untied itself last trip out. There must be something better I can use. Any recommendations?
Edited by waiex191 on Sep 30, 2021 - 03:49 PM.
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Bryan in Poplar Grove, IL
Supercat 17, unknown year. Future project
Hobie 16, 1977 - died a spectacular death https://youtu.be/Y7O22bp2MVA
Hobie 16, 1978 - current boat
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H16 jib battens - what line to use to tie them in?
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Posted: Sep 30, 2021 - 03:48 PM
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Posted: Oct 01, 2021 - 08:52 AM
http://static.hobiecat.com/2010_archive/support/pdfs/batten_tie.pdf. https://www.knotandrope.com/collections/all?idcategory=122
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Posted: Oct 01, 2021 - 10:47 AM
Thanks raisehull. I am good with how to tie the battens in. From the knot and rope link, I assume the stuff to use would be the whipping twine? Which one, #8? That seems like the largest diameter, based on it being 75' on a spool instead of the 302' for the #2.
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Bryan in Poplar Grove, IL
Supercat 17, unknown year. Future project
Hobie 16, 1977 - died a spectacular death https://youtu.be/Y7O22bp2MVA
Hobie 16, 1978 - current boat
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Posted: Oct 01, 2021 - 10:55 AM
Very knowledgeable friendly folks that have all the 3/32" you want.
http://www.sailingservice…-Braided-Polyester-Cord/
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Posted: Oct 01, 2021 - 11:39 AM
I think 75' would be a life time supply.
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Posted: Oct 01, 2021 - 10:17 PM
Yours, your kids, your grandkids, their kids....
With 4 Cats, over a decade, I think I’ve changed one or two batten ties.
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