[C320-list] Batten twist

[Tim Van de Water via C320-list]

I recently removed my mainsail to get some work done repairing failing
slugs and cutting the foot to make it loose-footed.

When I pulled out the battens, I found they all had a twist in them. Is
this normal, or should I consider replacing the battens? The main probably
has another couple of seasons left in it before replacement. Trying to
decide if the juice is worth the squeeze on replacing the battens.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Regards,

*Tim Van de Water*

*SV Coda - #537 '98*404.790.2208
tj.van...@gmail.com

[surprise thompson87.com via C320-list]

I think it's pretty normal for full battens. The battens want to sit flat on top of the flaked sail when the main is down and stowed. But the attachment to the mainsail track wants to hold them vertical, not flat, and so they are subject to some twisting. Unless it is so severe that it is distorting the sail when raised I wouldn't worry about it.

T. Scott Thompson
Catalina 320 “Surprise,” #653 (1999)
surp...@thompson87.com