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by Matt Haberman
June 28th, 2021, 8:59 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Batten knots
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: Batten knots

Kevin,
I usually tighten the main battens by pushing with my thumb until the batten (tubular) has a slight bend to it. Its tight enough to take the wrinkles out but not excessive.

The same thing for the gaff batten, however, if it isn't long enough that will make it more difficult :D
by Matt Haberman
June 26th, 2021, 4:04 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Batten knots
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: Batten knots

Hi Kevin, Here are the steps for tying the battens into the sail. We just use a square knot (Steps 5 & 6) Step #1 Position batten.jpg Step #2 Instert batten.jpg Step #3 thread tie, up thru stirrup & down thru grommet.jpg Step #4 Start square knot.jpg Step #5 tension batten with thumbs.jp...
by Matt Haberman
June 26th, 2021, 1:01 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Rolling and storing a sail.
Replies: 10
Views: 4934

Re: Rolling and storing a sail.

Hi Kevin, It is our opinion that sails should be rolled from the top down. We typically fold the top of the sail down at the 2nd full batten and then start rolling from there. That typically keeps the top from being rolled too tightly and getting a fold/curl in the square top. There are several reas...
by Matt Haberman
April 15th, 2021, 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Supercat 20 and 17
Replies: 3
Views: 4456

Re: Supercat 20 and 17

Hi Paul, Please see my comments below: Few questions... Just picked up a Supercat 20 10 hours away from home and I've driven further for one. 1)Tom or Matt..you familiar with the steel expandable<port side> trailer? Appreciate any experience with them. The only expandable trailer I have had experien...
by Matt Haberman
October 8th, 2020, 8:10 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Compression dings in hulls
Replies: 2
Views: 3710

Re: Compression dings in hulls

I suspect it is probably just cosmetic. If it is rectangular and vertical I am guessing it is actually a "silhouette" of the bulkhead caused by the foam shrinking as it cured.
by Matt Haberman
August 11th, 2020, 8:21 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: What size cat trax needed for a SC17
Replies: 2
Views: 3671

Re: What size cat trax needed for a SC17

Just an FYI that I just posted a used set of SC17 Cat Trax in the For Sail forum that you might be interested in.

https://owners.aquarius-sail.com/phpbb3 ... f=6&t=1057
by Matt Haberman
August 6th, 2020, 9:13 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: What size cat trax needed for a SC17
Replies: 2
Views: 3671

Re: What size cat trax needed for a SC17

I would agree that a cat trax with a 7' center line on the cradles should work fine. If your interested we sell cat trax using the Florida Sail Craft wheels and our own cradle and axle design for the SuperCat, ARC and RC catamarans. If your interested please give Tom a call at 651-462-SAIL.
by Matt Haberman
August 1st, 2020, 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: New gripe sheet for an old 19
Replies: 4
Views: 4713

Re: New gripe sheet for an old 19

Jonathan,
One additional thought on rotating the mast when lowering the mainsail. Since you have spreaders on the mast you can always push on the diamond wire to rotate the mast. It hit me today when I was lowering the main :D
by Matt Haberman
July 30th, 2020, 9:34 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Recent purchase SC17, Jib sheet issues, help!
Replies: 2
Views: 3385

Re: Recent purchase SC17, Jib sheet issues, help!

Doug, If the foot of the jib is "luffing" then it sounds to me like the sheet angle is incorrect and there is probably too much leech tension and insufficient foot tension which is causing the luffing issue. Can you post a few pictures of your jib rigged on your boat. Over the years there ...
by Matt Haberman
July 30th, 2020, 9:31 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: New gripe sheet for an old 19
Replies: 4
Views: 4713

Re: New gripe sheet for an old 19

Hi Jonathan, 1) Can you post some photos of your traveler setup? I think I am visualizing what your describing, however I don't ever recall anyone raising the issue you describe. 2) I suspect your tramp is an aftermarket. All of the OE tramps always had the bag as an integral part of the tramp. Ther...
by Matt Haberman
May 28th, 2020, 8:50 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Any comments on hiking straps vs. ropes?
Replies: 2
Views: 3670

Re: Any comments on hiking straps vs. ropes?

Jonathan, The beauty of the rope is that you can always get your foot under them (even wearing shoes) without using your hands. You don't want to lace them "tight", leave an inch or so of slack so you can push your foot under them. With a flat webbing hiking strap they tend to stick to the...
by Matt Haberman
May 16th, 2020, 1:01 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Roller furling jib line tie off where??
Replies: 13
Views: 13184

Re: Roller furling jib line tie off where??

Jonathan,
I know people have used CL241 or the CL 258 because of their low profile is little more pleasant to sit on.
by Matt Haberman
May 6th, 2020, 9:27 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: 19 tramp install pain
Replies: 10
Views: 8908

Re: 19 tramp install pain

Jonathan,

Lanocote is probably the best thing as it will not wash away, but we have also used marine grade wheel bearing grease on the bolts...
by Matt Haberman
April 29th, 2020, 4:51 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: 19 tramp install pain
Replies: 10
Views: 8908

Re: 19 tramp install pain

Jonathan, Yellow cross cut tramp is probably an original, they haven't been made that way (cross seam) since about 1984. So good chance it shrunk a bit. Since it is a wrap style tramp you could try installing by starting at the front and feeding it toward the back. The hull is a bit wider by the fro...
by Matt Haberman
April 28th, 2020, 9:27 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: 19 tramp install pain
Replies: 10
Views: 8908

Re: 19 tramp install pain

Hi Jonathan, The tramps have always been designed and manufactured to be installed on the boat after the beam bolts are secure. With that being said it is possible that the tramp has shrunk over the years of not being installed. If that is the case I am not certain I have much of a solution other th...