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     John Stefancik New member Username: Jstef Post Number: 31 Registered: 01-2001 Rating: N/A |
David, We also use two battens with much success. Most of the time, in usual Chesapeake lighter conditions, we use the light batten. This works well and the roach doesn't get hung on the backstay. The heavy batten gives us good shape in heavier wind. Over the years I contemplated getting a flicker, but frankly I think it would bring too much windage for boats as heavy as ours. We need all the acceleration we can get. Also, I have to say that our pincher-type backstay that is stipulated by class rules is really tough. Its an archaic system, and I would very much like to see us change the rules to allow the modern cascading system which is lighter and far less complex. I'm not sure how go about this, but its the one part of the boat that I think about the most and wish I could change. John Stefancik Hurricane Kelley (hull #5) Annapolis, MD |
