| bobbobbin |
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| 17/05/2008 19:37 |
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Re: Loose-footed full length batten mainsail:should the foot be slack?
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Sails with a bolt rope foot are cut with a shelf which allows the sail to shape correctly in light airs but still allows the outhaul to be tightened in stronger winds and when upwinding. The cut is wrong !