Clyde,
A full batten is a mixed blessing. A full batten is more forgiving of sloppy sail trim, on the other hand it is harder to read than a standard battened sail. If you were use to just seeing the pressure on the cloth you'll find you need to get back to ribbons. Another plus is certainly flaking the sail or not needing to do much to flake the sail using the Dutchman. I think I'd go loose footed but you really have to be careful the loose foot will not drop down to rub on the dodger or bimini. Sunbrella is tenuous in the sun but rubs to pieces if anything rubs on it. Of course the real answer is Catalina knows what works and what like minded customers want and they all go full battens. Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip Commodore, Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 <http://www.catalina27.org> www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 3:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: Main sail configuration Phil - TF - et al. Any thoughts on full batten main for cruising? Santa about to give me new sail.. Some say two plus two way to go. Also suggestion on "shelf" on foot of sail? Have had an opinion from C30 list but would appreciate any other input. Thanks. Clyde Thorington Was C27 now C30 #3730 ILEAN2 San Jose, CA
