"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
Not only will it make dropping the sail into the boom bag far easier it certainly reduces any flogging and vastly lengthens the life of the sail. While…"
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Comment by Allen B. Judy on June 3, 2009 at 10:18am
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It may put some weight on the masts. If it was up near the top I might worry about it, but down that low I don't think it hurts anything. A 20 knot wind in the sails would load the mast more than that.
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Comment by LOLA on June 3, 2009 at 4:40am
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I often wonder, does this put strain on the mast or other areas?
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Comment by Ocean Girl on June 2, 2009 at 8:06pm
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Its a tough life you live..;)
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