Re: Telltale placement

Eric Pederson (eric@winternet.com)
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:41:01 -0500 (CDT)


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It has been rumored that Curt Westlake said:
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> I have had telltales in hand several times, ready to put on my sails,
> and I have sat back down and pondered where exactly is the best place to
> put them on the main and the genoa. Please help end my indecision and
> inaction. Where do y'all recommend placing telltales?

12-18" back from the luff on the jib and along the leech of the main.
You should put three on your jib - near the head, near the tack, and
one in between. On the main, I have four - one at each batten pocket.

Certainly, others will have different preferences.

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Eric L. Pederson
P-19 #970, Necessity
Bloomington, MN