I just cut down a Hobie 18 sail to fit my windspeed 15 cat. I only had it shortened to match my old sail. The foot is about 10" longer then the old. The problem, if it is a problem, is where my mainsheet hooks into the clew, its a vertical connection from the traveler. When I try to tighten up the sail the foot will bow. Because of this I dont know if Im getting the best performance from the sail. If I thought it tacked hard before, its even harder now. The cat seems to get pushed back easily or it crabs. My cat has no dagger boards so help prevent the crabbing. I have considered doubling up the bottom batten because its a boomless sail.

Does anybody have any suggestions?

Bob M