I have replaced battens on several boats over the years. I usually measure the
width of the batten and buy the appropriate plastic or fiberglass batten stock.
I then cut the battens to length with a hacksaw and dress the ends with a
drimmel tool. Most sailboat shops carry the batten stock in long pieces.
Ron
M17 #14 (fixed keel)
Griselda
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Date:
> Sat, 6 Sep 2008 21:36:54 -0500> Subject: M_Boats: Question about battens> >
> Hello,> > on my M-17 (unnamed yet, 1982), I think the second batten from the
> top > is too long, and the third one from the top is missing entirely. As a >
> consequence, in light wind the sail has a funny shape, getting a sharp > bend
> at the battens' line. I'm sure that's not helping me move any > faster (and
> my skills aren't helping it, either :-)). Does anyone know > what length the
> battens need to be, or how to figure this out > experimentally?> > Thanks,> >
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