Whisker Pole for '83 H34

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Ramsay Selden

I need a whisker pole for my '83 H-34. I am having trouble figuring out what size to get, as 34' seems to be kind of a break point. I don't have a spinnaker--just the furling genoa--and will use the pole for winging the jib out. I sail the boat in the Chesapeake where usually the winds are light, but you can get into 15-20 knots fairly often. Any advice on size or supplier for getting the right one at a good price? Also, if anyone has a used one for some reason, I'd be interested. Thanks! Ramsay Selden
 
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Joe Bolm

wisker pole

on my h-34 i have a wisker pole and a spinnaker pole. Both are 3" diameter. I cant confirm the length on either but your welcome to come up and look at both of them. I am on rock creek off of rt. 100 E-mail me at dustapie@hotmail.com I also have a hydraulic headstay adjuster. it might be worth the trip. Joe S/V "Exorcist"
 
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Charlie

whisker pole

If you are racing then in order to get 150%J you need the 3inch diameter. However if you are not racing the 2.5 inch diameter only weighs about 15 pound vrs the 35 pounds for the 3 inch diameter pole. I bought the 35 pound 3 inch diameter pole and at my age I wish I had gone with the lighter pole. Fair winds and following seas!
 
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Ramsay Selden

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Thanks for the responses, guys, and thanks for the offer to look at your boat, Joe! Based on what you have said, and the fact that I won't be racing, I'll go with a 2.5" diameter. Ramsay
 
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