Looking for a used Whisker Pole for a Hunter 30 155 Genoa. Looks like 10-18' telescoping is recommended. Very expensive. Any suggestions for maybe an adjustable vs line control and would 15' be acceptable vs. 18'
Whisker Pole size for Hunter 30
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You can run any size u want as long as your not racing second hand stores best place to get one. But if ordered off internet shipping very expensive
Suggest contacting a marine consignment store like Pelican Marine in Alameda, CA. Probably a local store in WI.
A new 10-18 feet Forespar line control whisker pole costs $867+ plus shipping from Fawcett: Fawcett Boat Supplies
or $1200 from west marine: FORESPAR Line Control Whisker Poles - Aluminum | West Marine
A new 10-18 feet Forespar line control whisker pole costs $867+ plus shipping from Fawcett: Fawcett Boat Supplies
or $1200 from west marine: FORESPAR Line Control Whisker Poles - Aluminum | West Marine
As long as you are not racing 15' would suffice over 18'. What the pole length does is to push the crew out enough so that the sail has as close to its foil shape as possible. So given that, the length should be close to the foot length of the sail. It's also desirable to be able to collapse the pole so you can swing it through aft of the forestay for jibes. They are expensive. They are also very useful for downwind sailing. If you scour the local boat yards you may find a mast, boom, or pole that could be cut to length. It doesn't have to be absolutely stiff so you can keep it on the lighter side. Before someone in our fleet gave me one, I used a telescoping boat pole. Certainly not ideal but better than nothing.
15' is price break and as a result, a new 15' pole can be purchased from West Marine for $450.
Nice article from West Marine: Selecting a Whisker Pole | West Marine
Nice article from West Marine: Selecting a Whisker Pole | West Marine
Check Boaters Resale Shop in Kemah Tx. Home . The Boaters' Resale Shop of Texas
or sailorman.com in Florida. They may have what your looking for.
or sailorman.com in Florida. They may have what your looking for.
