Slot gasket

[dborrett]

In the past I have always used sailcloth slot gaskets, cutting a V at the back of the slot to allow the centreboard slot to selfbail while sailing (or that is the theory anyway). I now need to replace a mylar slot gasket, does anyone have any thoughts on whether I should cut a V at the back of the slot, or just keep it nice and simple with one straight tidy slit for the centreboard?