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mike hensel

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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:18 pm

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Does anyone use batton caps on the Tiger main.

Whats the easy/best way to secure the batton.

I have been tying them just like they were when I bought the boat.

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gthomas

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:19 am

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Location: San Diego

Most racers don't use batten caps on the Tiger because of the extra weight & windage it creates. If you're a recreational sailor or racing and don't care than feel free to put batten caps on.

Here's the Tiger assembly manual: http://www.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/tigerassy.pdf go to p. 15 to see the correct way to tie the battens.

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Dan DeLave

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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:42 am

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Location: Long Beach, CA

Wow Greg, I did not know that the weight and windage were such an issue. Maybe I should not, but I do use batten caps on all the battens of the main. The same ones that are used for the Hobie 20. I like the convienience.

Later,
Dan

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