Forums, Mast, Rigging and Sails, New main sail

Janet at 11/12/2011 17:28:22
We have an e-correspondence going with Peter Sanders about a new mainsail for Jaywalker. He made the existing/original main in 1991 – Jaywalker is a Mike Slack boat – Selden spars. I’d be interested in comments about detail before we place the order; Peter’s suggestions and previous main-related posts in this forum have thrown up unexpected options. We cruise on West coast of Scotland.

1. Existing is fully battened on Rutgerson cars and works OK – any reason against fully battened?
2. Currently 3 sliders between each batten/Rutgerson car – Peter suggesting all cars ie with a single car between each batten. More expensive but other advantage/disadvantage?
3. Foot – currently a bolt rope – Peter suggesting loose footed. What about foot slides? Comment? (We have lazy-jacks.)
4. Any other things to think about before committing?!

Best wishes, Janet

moongirl at 11/12/2011 20:38:45
Janet
For a cruising boat fully battened makes sense.
Not sure why PS suggests cars.
Loose footed main is fine.