Booming Question

[gmac1220]

I've recently purchased a 1971 Pearson 33. Althought it came with a Spinnaker it is currently without a Spinnaker Pole. It does have a light wieght adjustable wisker pole, but I think that won't be allow in club races. Can anyone tell me the general specifications for SP for that boat? I've searched the internet high and low and have been unable to find any specifics regarding what should be used. I've seen lots for sale but not sure what I need.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Searched the internet high and low? C'mon. Harken and Forespar have pretty good descriptions. If you've already looked there, what is it, more specifically, that you're looking for? Sizes? I'm sure Forespar has recommendations.

For instance: Forespar: Sizing Guide: http://www.forespar.com/onlineCatalog/2009/Sailboat/sailing_whiskerPoleSizingGuide2009.shtml

 

[RichH]

The P33 (1970-75) has a 'J' dimension of 12.67ft.,
The P33-2 (1986-91) has 'J' of 13 ft.

The length of the spinn pole is the same as J if racing, can be a bit longer if just 'kroozing'.

3"Ø is the normal for a 13ft. 'plain vanilla' aluminum pole

 

[Seattle Scott]

I built my own pole

bought the Forespar ends and bought alluminum "tubing" that matched the wall thickness and diameterForspar used on poles of the length I was making. I think I paid about $120 for a 17 foot 3" diameter tube, non coated and just painted it. The two pole ends cost more than the tube.

Length, as stated, is the "J"

 

[Joe]

You really need to get acquainted with google if you've looked "high and low" and can't find anything about spinnaker poles. Search "spinnaker pole dimensions"

here is one of the first results: http://www.riggingandsails.com/prod-forespar-spin-poles.html

 

[gmac1220]

Thanks for the responses. I now have what I need, and certainly appreciate the fact that my use of Google could stand improving!