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Batten and Yard Strength with a Throat Hauling Parrell?

  • 01 Aug 2026 21:51
    Reply # 13660524 on 13660401

    Hello Asmat,

    Yes, the flat sail has served well for the last year. It is time for more experimentation. I am sewing camber in the sail and the load will shift from the sailcloth to the battens. I have wooden battens and don’t know how much it is customary to increase batten size. My current yard is 3”x 1 1/2” and the battens are 1”x 3/4”. Since I am sewing the darts to produce the camber today I was wondering if I need to increase the batten size now or if it would be reasonable to try it with my existing battens. Thanks for the thoughts. Any ideas?

    Curtis

    Last modified: 01 Aug 2026 23:45 | Anonymous member
  • 01 Aug 2026 20:00
    Reply # 13660502 on 13660401

    A throat hauling parrel is useful on a sail with cambered panels to reduce creasing. Peep Hen has a flat sail, so I can't see the need for one.

  • 01 Aug 2026 13:58
    Message # 13660401

    Should the Yard and number 2 batten be strengthened ( when compared to the other battens) when installing a throat hauling parrell?

    Thank you,

    Curtis

    Last modified: 01 Aug 2026 15:08 | Anonymous member
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