With the sailing season almost upon those of us living in the northern hemisphere, now is the time to inspect our sails so we can be confident they will survive another season of abuse. Unfortunately, this is not one of the more glamorous or exciting parts of sailing, and for some, it can fall by the wayside until it is too late. However, if you do not mind filling your living room with Dacron for an afternoon, we will show you how to inspect your sails from the comfort of your own couch!
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Is one better than the other? In this post, one of Precision Sails’ Senior Sail Designers, Jeremy Roszmann, discusses the details and features of the two sail types. Learn more about the history and background of fixed foot and loose foot sails. Jeremey also discusses how the differences in the designed shape of the sail and its functionality affect the efficiency and power of the sails. He dives into the topic of rigging and removal and how it can change removing the sail from your boat. Join us as we explore the different advantages and disadvantages of these two sail styles.
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I got my sailboat, Gudgeon, on a whim. I’d heard you could live on a sailboat and so I bought the first one I set foot on, a rather tired Cherubini designed Hunter 36. Built in 1980, she was older than I was and though kinda overbuilt as was common for the era.
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In this guide Ron McInnis, and Jeremy Roszmann are going to go over the measurements needed for your. Catamaran Mainsail Battens and Batten Hardware. All these measurements can be done single-handed, however, a second set of hands will aid in speed and precision.
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Bobby White of Sailing Doodles interviews Darryl Hodgson and Ron McInnis from Precision Sails about sails and the sailing industry. Darryl and his team also inspect the existing sails to make sure they are capable of making the 10 month adventure ending in Thailand.
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Here is a quick how-to guide on removing your batten hardware from your mainsail.The removal of the batten hardware is simple and quick to do.
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