What have you used for a batten? Extra points for funny.
dancing bear . Jun 3, 2004 309 Prindle 18, beach catamaran Chicago (North Edgebrook), IL Aug 2, 2007 #1 What have you used for a batten? Extra points for funny.
C CharlieCobra . May 5, 2006 1,140 Knutson K-35 Yawl Bellingham Aug 2, 2007 #2 An orange yardstick. Couldn't find a plain one. Looked a bit odd in a white sail but worked.
D Deadline . Jun 7, 2007 515 Hunter 320 Williamsburg Aug 2, 2007 #3 Paint sticks Not so much as a batten but to get the silly sleeves open.
B Bob7291 . May 24, 2004 125 Ericson E-23 Smith Mt. Lake Aug 2, 2007 #4 Cut one from a piece of vinyl siding It's real whippy, just perfect for light air days.
L lugeman Aug 2, 2007 #5 coolest battens around driftwood from lake michigan, sanded and a coat of poly.
B Benny Aug 2, 2007 #6 In an emergency sail without them, other than that buy replacements, they are cheap and will help protect the sail.
In an emergency sail without them, other than that buy replacements, they are cheap and will help protect the sail.
sand sailor . Sep 19, 2006 643 SCHOCK santana27' lake pleasant,az Aug 2, 2007 #7 *cry dont have any *cry