Jim,



A lot of the roller furling boats place their jib battons at an angle and nearly vertical so that they are parallel with the forstay and will roll with the jib when furling. It is likely that you will be able to place them at about a 15 to 30 degree angle and still be able to furl the jib. I would use sail repair tape to test the placements of the battens for furler compatability and anti flutter.