In lighter wind it is nice to put a little more pocket in the main sail by more batten tension. Yes, you do have to 'pop' the sail at times, but it's a small price for the added performance.
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| Author: | Kent G [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Battons/Sails |
Ok, I've got another newby type question.... What type of string/rope do you use to secure the battens to the sail? Also, how tight do you tie them together? I assume it's fairly tight, but do you do it until it bends? Sorry for the lame question...Thanks. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
The batten tie line (string) is 1/12" low stretch polyester. Hobie part number RH112WHT. We us 18" for each batten (using the Hobie batten caps with two holes and a "V" jam cleat). Batten tension is typically just enough to pull vertical wrinkles out of the sail / pocket. Too tight and the sail will be more trouble to "pop" the battens over in tacks and gybes. |
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| Author: | fastcat [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
In lighter wind it is nice to put a little more pocket in the main sail by more batten tension. Yes, you do have to 'pop' the sail at times, but it's a small price for the added performance.
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| Author: | ET Hobie guy [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
Check out this web page for a good visual aid on how to tie off the battens. Click on sailboat on the left then scroll to the bottom and click on batten tie instructions. http://www.hobiecat.com/support/index.html |
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| Author: | sunvista [ Fri May 01, 2009 5:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
I've lost a jib batten (they don't float) when it became completely untied and I wasn't paying attention. I usually tie a keeper knot (figure eight) in the batten tie after the jam cleat. If it comes uncleated, at least it will stay in the pocket and you won't lose your batten. |
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| Author: | Kent G [ Fri May 01, 2009 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
Thanks for the help and advice. That website provided a great visual aid. |
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| Author: | gary eudy [ Sun May 03, 2009 6:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
Try to glue the batten caps to the battens it helps prevent loss of the batten I tie large knot in the end of the line that will not go thru sail grommet and if the knot gets loose the batten will not fall out Keep a good eye on the line condition and go for the high dollar stuff a lost batten is a bummer The battens on the hobie 16 really get beat up Try batten hinges available at your local hobie dealer Gary |
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| Author: | Kent G [ Sun May 03, 2009 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
Gary, Thanks for the tip. I really don't want to have to dive in to save a batten. 
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| Author: | srm [ Mon May 04, 2009 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Battons/Sails |
It's a good idea to glue the luff-end batten cap/protector directly to the batten as well if it shows any sign of being lose. It can be a real pain fishing the cap out if you ever have it come off inside the batten pocket. To keep the batten itself from comming lose while sailing, I always tuck the batten tie line back under itself after tensioning in the V-cleat of the batten cap (leech end) and pull it snug. This keeps the line held into the cleat. Don't rely on the V-cleat alone to hold the line otherwise it can come undone and you could damage your sail or lose a batten. sm |
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