Mainsail Question

  • December 11, 2014 12:33 PM
    Message # 3168569

    The following was originally posted on December 11th, under the "sail plan" section.

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    Hi everyone - I just purchased a new loose-footed, full-batten mainsail.  When it was installed I noted that the end of the top batten clips the backstay as it passes through.

    In addition, when the outhaul is pulled tight there is about 8" of material that extends below the boom in the middle of the sail.  The sailmaker claims this is normal and will benefit me when I need a fuller sail shape.  

    This is the first time I've seen a mainsail cut like this.  The foot of the mainsail on my previous boat (also loose-footed & full-batten) ran parallel to the boom.

    Thoughts, comments?

    -- Tim

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