i have a new NS main on a 29ft'r and only the two upper battons are full
(come to the leach). It doesn't flog and doesn't need expensive bat cars.
the other rick

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:22:41 -0500, Rick (Saga 35) wrote:

I think full battens are great. Easy to reef, less flogging, etc. I have
has
them on a Freedom 28 and a Saga 35. I also have dutchman system on the
main
which is really nice, and strongly recommend it.

My boat is 35 feet, so the Dutchman may be overkill for a 27.


"Guillermo" wrote in message
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Hello,

I'm about to buy a brand new main sail for my C&C 27. I'm debating
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