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redviking
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Initially Posted - 04/15/2008 :  11:47:21  Show Profile
Just came across this in Ocean Navigator magazine. The website has all of 25 hits on its counter - so this must be fresh. Anyway, a doctor has developed inflatable battens that can be pressurized such as the perfect sailshape can be maintained. I see C250's in the future with onboard 'puters controlling the mainsail pressure and trim while the next generation serves up cocktails.

http://www.airbattens.com/

oh wait - that sounds like my retirement vessel.

sten
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 04/15/2008 :  12:51:46  Show Profile
www.sailbattens.com AND www.sailbone.com


When I retire, I'm going to spend a lot of time thinking about battens.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 04/15/2008 :  13:01:18  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
I would love to have an in-mast furling. I have also read about in-boom furling but the reviews are not very good at this time.
Steve A
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 04/15/2008 :  13:05:01  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
I think that at the moment nothing beats the convenience of in-boom furling (with real battens). Too bad they are so expensive. On a 40+ footer I believe the cost was about $15K.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 04/15/2008 :  13:31:15  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Steve, check out the reviews of in-boom furling in Practical Sailor. If you are not a member, sign up for the 14 day trial.
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