DIY tube rod batten replacements

Component parts of a tube rod batten:  

 

Picture below showing, from the top:

  • Batten tensioner

  • Leech non-tapered tube rod                                  

  • Center section hollow tube rod

  • Luff tapered tube rod                                           Batten complete            

2 plastic connectors                                                                  

            

      

Batten connectors can be found in :

  • Different colours

  • Most are a similar size

  • They should inter-change            

Heat sealed plastic needs to be removed, to separate connectors.

                                                        

  

  •  Separate connecting parts 
  •   At this point don't throw away the  old rod - it may be useful again

    • Check to see if you were happy with length of batten before?

    • Was batten tensioner fully extended?

    • Measure twice, cut once. You can always cut again but it's difficult to add on.

    • Measure new centre section.

Try to saw straight, for butting up with connector. 

                                                                      

  • Reconnect connections
  • Tape connection at join with centre section.
  • Batten sections stay together when taped.
  • Fixed.
  • The same principle can be used if the luff end breaks.

 You can get spare parts from me.

 I can make you a replacement batten ,or  you can make your own ?  

Broken Batten  in cam webbing - click below.

http://www.jonnieeisler.com/sspage-windsurfing_sail_repair_pictures-diy_tube_rod_batten_replacements-how_to_remove_broken_batten_in_camber_webbing_.html     

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