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What are the advantages of a fully battened main sail?

April 26, 2017advantages fully main sail

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What are the advantages of a fully battened main sail?

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There are many advantages to a fully battened mainsail over those of the traditional leech battened main. 1. Creates a more consistent shape profile 2. Affords better sail performance in all wind conditions Decreases the fabric break down caused from slatting. 3. Designed sail shape is preserved longer. 4. Eliminates shape deforming hard points common to traditional leech battens. 5.