Whisker pole hardware options-I'm clueless!

[Jimongee]

I am finally getting the itch to break down and buy a whisker pole for my 356. However when checking Defender...before I order they need to know which design for the jaw end. They offer the following configurations; EL, UTS, UTR,and UXP. can anyone explain these options? Thanks
SV-SamiDog

 

[Henry Scurlock]

Here's the extend of what I know about this...

EL - aluminum easy latch with external trip

UXP - composite external trip with piston

UTR - composite internal trip with piston

UTS - composite socket mast end

 

[gettinthere]

have you tried contacting Forespar?

 

[Jimongee]

No I was not aware of Forespar. So from your response-which of the jaw designs you described are preferred for a Hunter 36?

 

[SG]

Do you have some place to attache the whisperpole on the front of the mast somewhere between waist and shoulder high?

 

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[Joe]

Start here: http://www.forespar.com/whisker-poles.shtml

 

[gettinthere]

No I was not aware of Forespar. So from your response-which of the jaw designs you described are preferred for a Hunter 36?

I have no idea what you need. All those parts are Forespar parts. That is why I suggest you look into Forespar. They have a ton of info, descriptions, diagrams and videos on their website. There is a lot to understand to get it right. They are very helpful. Located in So Cal

 

[Joe]

Regarding your question about defender......... searching their site for "whisker pole end fittings" revealed this page: http://search.defender.com/?expression=whisker+pole+end+fittings&x=3&y=8
It should answer all your questions.

 

[Jimongee]

Regarding your question about defender......... searching their site for "whisker pole end fittings" revealed this page: http://search.defender.com/?expression=whisker+pole+end+fittings&x=3&y=8
It should answer all your questions.

 

[Jimongee]

Thank you all so very much my sailing friends for your help. I'll do the research you all recommended.

 

[Jackdaw]

Here's a answer and not a link.

You want a pole with UX ends. These have angled triggers on them that allow the pole to be placed in the ring or line without having to pull the control line. Make for two handed (not three!) operation.

Either material is fine.

 

[jeff356]

Have a 356 with a whisker pole and had never tried it and also got the itch to fly it. Not sure if you have a spinnaker halyard and 4th clutch on the port side, I didn't but easily added. Have the pole stored on the stanchions as a cheap solution.
Have a mast pad eye ring to support the pole and have a twist lock pole, which isn't that long with the normal 110 jib.
Get the pole and try it out, it's a blast and you'll feel like your really sailing.
Jeff
Keep us posted.

 

[Doug4bass]

Just curious if you have a track and ring..

 

[Jimongee]

Update. Finally settled in on a whisker pole fro Forespar. It's a twist lock. Our 356 only has a 110 jib and we don't fly a spinnaker. So it wil arrive with the bracket for mast mount pad eye. I'll let you all know what we think. Thanks for your help

 

[Rusty68801]

Just a note; if your going to use your whisker pole on your jib you will need a clue. Just saying.

 

[SG]

Quote above: Just a note; if your going to use your whisker pole on your jib you will need a clue. Just saying.
What jib doesn't come with a clew, Rusty? You mean a metal "sewn-in" one?

Quote above: Update. Finally settled in on a whisker pole fro Forespar. It's a twist lock. Our 356 only has a 110 jib and we don't fly a spinnaker. So it wil arrive with the bracket for mast mount pad eye. I'll let you all know what we think. Thanks for your help
Jim(ongee; or on_Gee; or...), the number one impediment to using the pole is usually weight. having a simple pole may be better if you just want to use it with 110% working jib. i.e., if your range was a 150% genoa or asymmetric chute, you'd need a longer pole. Also, the twist locks arent nearly as strong as tube in tube (telescoping) or a simple pole. I'd consider that.

The shorter pole is also easier to bring across when you gybe the foresail. My technique (with a longer pole) involved easing (NOT RELEASING) the active sheet slowly until the pole was closer to the forestay. Then with the jib in the lee of the mainsail, you can release the pole and bring it across. If the pole is short enough, you might try simple setting it to gybe through.