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Tie it in looser?
Tie what in looser?

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Get a lighter/thinner batten for the top?
Why I should I have to change what came stock on the boat? <-- this is going off, what you answered me when I asked about the adjustable trapeze lines.

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Leave the top batten out entirely?
That wont do anything, just make the top flap around.

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Ask the sailmaker (or any sailmaker)?
I would if only I knew one, hence why I posted it here.