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luff batten pocket died #139257
04/06/08 10:01 PM
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Should I replace it with the screw together style available through our host or take it to a sailmaker to have new ones installed?

Dan

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Re: luff batten pocket died [Re: dstgean] #139258
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Sail maker will probably cost you $100 + parts.

Re: luff batten pocket died [Re: dstgean] #139259
04/06/08 10:37 PM
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I swapped out pocket caps that were rivited on with ones that were held together with SS bolts and used Locktite. They lasted for at least eight years when I finally replaced the sails.


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Re: luff batten pocket died [Re: hobie1616] #139260
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Well I went to North Sails and asked for a quote. they basically didn't want to mess with it as it would get expensive fast with all 9 batten luff pockets. However, they did order up 8 baten pockets by Bainbridge? the 300 series I think. Anyhow they are lots tougher than the rubbery ones that are crumbling. I replaced the tack batten luff with the 6 bolt style and think I'm going to get a lot of life out of this old sail. It was easy enough to do myself, and the locktite idea is a good one--thanks!

Dan


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