Batten knots

[Kevin Keller]

There used to be a picture of how to tie batten caps to the sail. I cannot find it on the website here. Can tell Tom or Matt put that picture back up please? Thank you.

Im pretty sure I’m doing it correctly but want to make sure.

[Matt Haberman]

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.jpg

Step #6 complete square knot.jpg

Step #7 tuck tails into pocket.JPG

[Kevin Keller]

Thanks again. I figured out I was putting the line the wrong way. That works much better.
I’m curious how much force you use. Mine were a little loose and there was a little wrinkling. I tightened them and removed most of the wrinkles. However the top diagonal batten I put in as tight as it will go and there’s still a wrinkle across the top. I’ll try to take a pic sometime. The batten is pretty tight but needs to be about an inch longer.

[Kevin Keller]

To clarify. The top batten can’t be tightened anymore due to its length. It is fairly tight though but I suppose I could get it tighter if longer.

[Matt Haberman]

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