[Rhodes22-list] Sail batten

[Mike Riter]

Thanks for replying Rob and thanks for the measurements. Can you tell if
the rod is solid or hollow inside?

Michael Riter
President, Trail Design Specialists, Inc.
Lead Instructor, Trail Master and mechanized training
mike at traildesign.com
678-410-8021



On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 1:49 PM Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> I just got a new main from Doyle.  The batten that came with it is a 1/2"
> diameter fiberglass round rod that is 50" long and has rubber caps on each
> end (I just measured it). Do others have a rod or a flat bar? - rob
>
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> While sailing on the lake last fall I somehow lost the vertical batten for
> my Doyle sail. Does anyone have the dimensions of the original so I can
> source a new one.? The batten that came with the boat was a 1/4 round rod
> but the slot looks like it will accommodate somewhere around a 1" flat bar.
> I suspect the rod was not original and was always trying to slip past the
> velcro strap.
>
> Michael Riter
> SV Emma B
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