LS-13 Battens
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:18 am
I am restoring an old LS-13. I have good sails, but the 3 battens are missing. Does anyone know what the original thickness and width of these boards were? 
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:27 am
Probably going to have to measure the pocket and then make some from thin wood..I bet those are a fun boat !
LS-13 Battens
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:49 am
Yes, that is what I was going to do, but didn't know if the originals were tapered. I thought about just epoxy coating pieces of a yard stick. I am just about finished with the restoration and I am excited to get her on the water!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:01 am
I've used a thin piece of PVC-ish molding from either Lowes Or Home Depot before - on the Coronado C15. Guessing it was about 1/8" thick and 1/2" wide.
That's the spirit - get her on the water, and you'll have to much fun to care about the exact batten !
That's the spirit - get her on the water, and you'll have to much fun to care about the exact batten !
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:09 pm
EmergencyExit wrote:I've used a thin piece of PVC-ish molding from either Lowes Or Home Depot before - on the Coronado C15. Guessing it was about 1/8" thick and 1/2" wide.
That's the spirit - get her on the water, and you'll have to much fun to care about the exact batten !
That's a great idea, thanks!
battens
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:51 am
I have some originals that were made of wood. I'll measure and can take some pics.....I think they may even have a manufacturer printed on the (would be shocked if they were still in business!) I'll check this weekend and post the info...
Replacement battens
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:12 pm
Hi ronney!
My Pirateer came without battens. I found a good replacement batten at sailrite.com (part # 103325-058-24). I'm guessing that the the LS and Pirateer used the same battens. They are 5/8" wide x 1/4" thick at the center and tapered toward both edges. Easy to cut to length. Not very expensive and quick delivery. I order new ones three years ago and a couple more last years after I shook two of them loose ( that's a story for another time). One word of caution: if the elastic in the batten pockets is deteriorated from age like mine, you should use sail repair tape to close the outer end of the pocket.
Have Fun!
My Pirateer came without battens. I found a good replacement batten at sailrite.com (part # 103325-058-24). I'm guessing that the the LS and Pirateer used the same battens. They are 5/8" wide x 1/4" thick at the center and tapered toward both edges. Easy to cut to length. Not very expensive and quick delivery. I order new ones three years ago and a couple more last years after I shook two of them loose ( that's a story for another time). One word of caution: if the elastic in the batten pockets is deteriorated from age like mine, you should use sail repair tape to close the outer end of the pocket.
Have Fun!
Battens
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:52 pm
Ronney,
There are three battens. All 1 3/8" wide, 1/8 thick tapered to 3/32 at the leading edge. 19 7/8", 16 3/4" and 12" long. Small hole in the trailing end for a small cord or strap to pull the battens out of the pocket. Not sure of the wood species. Brand is " Battencraft"
Dave
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There are three battens. All 1 3/8" wide, 1/8 thick tapered to 3/32 at the leading edge. 19 7/8", 16 3/4" and 12" long. Small hole in the trailing end for a small cord or strap to pull the battens out of the pocket. Not sure of the wood species. Brand is " Battencraft"
Dave
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Re: Battens
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:48 pm
[quote="kerryon"]Ronney,
There are three battens. All 1 3/8" wide, 1/8 thick tapered to 3/32 at the leading edge. 19 7/8", 16 3/4" and 12" long. Small hole in the trailing end for a small cord or strap to pull the battens out of the pocket. Not sure of the wood species. Brand is " Battencraft"
Dave
Thanks so much Dave!
There are three battens. All 1 3/8" wide, 1/8 thick tapered to 3/32 at the leading edge. 19 7/8", 16 3/4" and 12" long. Small hole in the trailing end for a small cord or strap to pull the battens out of the pocket. Not sure of the wood species. Brand is " Battencraft"
Dave
Thanks so much Dave!
Re: Replacement battens
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:56 pm
Thanks for the help!Carpenter Dan wrote:Hi ronney!
My Pirateer came without battens. I found a good replacement batten at sailrite.com (part # 103325-058-24). I'm guessing that the the LS and Pirateer used the same battens. They are 5/8" wide x 1/4" thick at the center and tapered toward both edges. Easy to cut to length. Not very expensive and quick delivery. I order new ones three years ago and a couple more last years after I shook two of them loose ( that's a story for another time). One word of caution: if the elastic in the batten pockets is deteriorated from age like mine, you should use sail repair tape to close the outer end of the pocket.
Have Fun!