Can someone tell me what the diameter is of the mast raising pole or (gin pole). I've got the length from the Hunter store at 101 3/8" but I don't know the diameter.
thanks
James
thanks
James
Hunter 26 mast raising pole (gin pole)
- Thread starter jbreland
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Here is the specs direct from hunter for the 260. Believe the 26 is the same 1” x .065 wall.
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Model-Information/260_1997_2005/260 Mast R pole.pdf
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Model-Information/260_1997_2005/260 Mast R pole.pdf
Negatory. It is a larger aluminum pole and I have sent via last response to Rgranger who has one to measure. However due to info I know of we need to know the mast manufacturer to be on the safe side so look at the mast and you will see a sticker . In addition take a photo of the attachement which probably is a hole in the lower mast where the pole would slide in and measure it Jbreland.
Dave, its a Zspar mast, the hole in the plate is approx. 1 1/2 inches in dia.... but I figured the pole itself was nowhere near this large. I was thinking maybe 1" dia. When I owned a 23.5 I remember the pole was smaller than the hole it went into... any advise? I'm going to have to make up my own pole, because mine was missing when I bought the boat.
Dave- you are right as usual - should have just looked in the 26 section
1” schedule 40 6061 alloy. (For the z-spar)
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-co...997/001 H26 Drawing of Mast Raising Pole .pdf
1” schedule 40 6061 alloy. (For the z-spar)
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-co...997/001 H26 Drawing of Mast Raising Pole .pdf
I made one from parts I found a t Lowe’s. It was less than $30
I’m on my phone now so can’t load pics but if you search the archives for my handle and H26 gin pole you might find the post. I showed a step by step how to. I might have it in my profile album section here as well
rgranger,
what did you use from lowes for the pole ?
electrical conduit (thinner) or black iron or galvanized water pipe. thicker...but HEAVY !!!
what did you use from lowes for the pole ?
electrical conduit (thinner) or black iron or galvanized water pipe. thicker...but HEAVY !!!
Outdoor fencing rail
The stuff they use for chain link fencing. It is exactly the same size and thickness.
thanks rgranger for the work and the pics. I don't know that I've ever seen outdoor fencing poles in lowes but will look.
were you able to get one that is the 101 inches long though? I'm having a little trouble reading your calipers is that 1-1/4" in diameter ? also what is the thickness of the tubing wall on that fencing post.
thanks again
were you able to get one that is the 101 inches long though? I'm having a little trouble reading your calipers is that 1-1/4" in diameter ? also what is the thickness of the tubing wall on that fencing post.
thanks again
Hi @jbreland
I'm finally on my computer and should be able to give better posts now. If you go to the outdoor section and look in the chain-link fencing section, you will find the poles. I don't know the inner diameter only to say that the pole at Lowes was exactly the same as the pole used to make the gin pole. Yes I found them long enough (here are more pics)
I had to make a new pole because one of my baby stays pulled out during a rise and my mast fell. Did a lot of damage to the foot of the mast, bent the pole and bent the hooks for the baby stays.
I'm finally on my computer and should be able to give better posts now. If you go to the outdoor section and look in the chain-link fencing section, you will find the poles. I don't know the inner diameter only to say that the pole at Lowes was exactly the same as the pole used to make the gin pole. Yes I found them long enough (here are more pics)
I had to make a new pole because one of my baby stays pulled out during a rise and my mast fell. Did a lot of damage to the foot of the mast, bent the pole and bent the hooks for the baby stays.
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Thanks again rgranger, you are the man and my hero for the day. So you have found your pole to be plenty
thick/strong enough to handle the rigors of raising the mast right. I have no doubt I can make it just want to make sure it
is substantial enough.
thick/strong enough to handle the rigors of raising the mast right. I have no doubt I can make it just want to make sure it
is substantial enough.
