Defender has 5/16 on their web site

Posted By: Carl, Horizon Cat/Picnic Cat, Central Texas
Date: 7/23/08 9:21a.m.

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In Response To: battens (Annie)

I don't think the width is critical, it just needs to fit. Make sure to pad the ends, the proper end caps are the best.
One of my battens jumped ship a while back, and I cut the new one where it needs to flex a little to get into the pocket. Once there, it lays flat.

Messages In This Thread

battens -- Annie -- 7/23/08 7:48a.m.

Defender has 5/16 on their web site -- Carl, Horizon Cat/Picnic Cat, Central Texas -- 7/23/08 9:21a.m.

Sail Battens -- Bill Dolan Sanderling M-18, Placida, FL -- 7/23/08 9:23a.m.

Thanks for the good tips! -- Annie -- 7/23/08 2:23p.m.

battens -- Bob -- 7/23/08 2:33p.m.

battens -- Larry K -- 7/25/08 9:07a.m.

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