Just curious, when using the jib and wiskerpole for a run, won't the lifelines get in the way? Josh
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Josh, the wiskerpole will ride over (above) the lifelines. read "Don Evens'" reply to your last question on the subject, he explains the whole deal.
Josh, the wiskerpole will ride over (above) the lifelines. read "Don Evens'" reply to your last question on the subject, he explains the whole deal.
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Okay, I don't have anything to hook the whisker pole to the mast, thats probably what's throwing me. Now, what would I mount onto the mast to hook this into? As Don said, above the gooseneck, but how far? Also, while this position would bring the clew above the lifeline height, what about the tack? The tack would still be at the base of the forestay, is the angle created by the pole great enough to raise it above the lifelines? I guess I'd just like to know EVERYTHING before I take it out and attempt to use it. I'd really hate to have it hang out and end up ripping the sail on the lifeline stanchions just to see if it would get caught on them or not. Thanks, Josh
Okay, I don't have anything to hook the whisker pole to the mast, thats probably what's throwing me. Now, what would I mount onto the mast to hook this into? As Don said, above the gooseneck, but how far? Also, while this position would bring the clew above the lifeline height, what about the tack? The tack would still be at the base of the forestay, is the angle created by the pole great enough to raise it above the lifelines? I guess I'd just like to know EVERYTHING before I take it out and attempt to use it. I'd really hate to have it hang out and end up ripping the sail on the lifeline stanchions just to see if it would get caught on them or not. Thanks, Josh
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Josh, its going to be different for every size boat, for every size jib. All that I can tell you is what forespar recommends, and I quote... "All fixed eye pads should be installed on the forward center face of the mast at a height that allows the pole to fly level. You must determine the elevation of your headsail's clew and mount the mast eye at that height on the mast." Hank on or roll out your headsail and bring the foot and clew back towards the mast. If its a 110%, or normal working jib (ie. not a deck sweeping 150%), the clew height will be where it comes up to the mast. Add the padeye and it will horizontal more or less. Lifelines on our size boats are typically 24" high. The pad eye will be located above that so lifelines should not interfere. Almost every sail rides a bit over the lifeline, or pulpit, at the tack, but really causes no interference, nor any undue chafing. You should be just fine. Don
Josh, its going to be different for every size boat, for every size jib. All that I can tell you is what forespar recommends, and I quote... "All fixed eye pads should be installed on the forward center face of the mast at a height that allows the pole to fly level. You must determine the elevation of your headsail's clew and mount the mast eye at that height on the mast." Hank on or roll out your headsail and bring the foot and clew back towards the mast. If its a 110%, or normal working jib (ie. not a deck sweeping 150%), the clew height will be where it comes up to the mast. Add the padeye and it will horizontal more or less. Lifelines on our size boats are typically 24" high. The pad eye will be located above that so lifelines should not interfere. Almost every sail rides a bit over the lifeline, or pulpit, at the tack, but really causes no interference, nor any undue chafing. You should be just fine. Don
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Josh, I have been following alot of your questions and responses. I would like to suggest to you a few books. Sail boats are very complicated machines. It is true that with minor instruction some one can sail. But there is a huge learning curve to be a very good sailor. (prayerfully an acknowledged one not a self proclaimed one) I would pick-up a few basic sailing books and really get to know the basics. The basics prevail, always! Then buy a book on more advanced sailing like a book on sail trim or a book like "Speed Sailing". I just bought the best book I have ever read on the subject. The title is "The New Gle'nans Sailing Manual."The edition I found was 1978.It is a book written by the French on the subject of sailing. It takes you from basic boat handling ( learning that the main is like a rudder) to offshore navigation. The French view sailing like we view football. This is a great book. If you can find this or one that is similar I think you will be very happy with the insight it could give you. r.w.landau
Josh, I have been following alot of your questions and responses. I would like to suggest to you a few books. Sail boats are very complicated machines. It is true that with minor instruction some one can sail. But there is a huge learning curve to be a very good sailor. (prayerfully an acknowledged one not a self proclaimed one) I would pick-up a few basic sailing books and really get to know the basics. The basics prevail, always! Then buy a book on more advanced sailing like a book on sail trim or a book like "Speed Sailing". I just bought the best book I have ever read on the subject. The title is "The New Gle'nans Sailing Manual."The edition I found was 1978.It is a book written by the French on the subject of sailing. It takes you from basic boat handling ( learning that the main is like a rudder) to offshore navigation. The French view sailing like we view football. This is a great book. If you can find this or one that is similar I think you will be very happy with the insight it could give you. r.w.landau
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Hey R.W.
Thanks for the idea, but thats the FIRST thing I did. I've got about eight books on the subject that I've read and reread. Most of the questions I have are about the specific equipment that is on the 22, or about misinformation that I received from someone else. For obvious reasons, the books and videos out there can't be boat specific, so I'm trying to mesh what I read and see to what is or isn't on my boat. I know how something is supposed to work, can't find the equipment to mount it or use it, and that brings me here asking questions... Sorry for all the trouble! Josh
Thanks for the idea, but thats the FIRST thing I did. I've got about eight books on the subject that I've read and reread. Most of the questions I have are about the specific equipment that is on the 22, or about misinformation that I received from someone else. For obvious reasons, the books and videos out there can't be boat specific, so I'm trying to mesh what I read and see to what is or isn't on my boat. I know how something is supposed to work, can't find the equipment to mount it or use it, and that brings me here asking questions... Sorry for all the trouble! Josh
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Josh, the only thing that I can think of is for you to contact Mr. Rudy Nickerson. I think that he is a former Employee of the Mfg. He also has an inventory of parts for our boats. He can be reached at,508-644-3001 or fax# 508-644-3002. The snail mail address is, P.O. Box 921 Assonet, Ma. 02702 If you still have questions, one of us should be able to help you. Pictures from a digital camera of some of the items you can not ID might help. Good luck.........
Josh, the only thing that I can think of is for you to contact Mr. Rudy Nickerson. I think that he is a former Employee of the Mfg. He also has an inventory of parts for our boats. He can be reached at,508-644-3001 or fax# 508-644-3002. The snail mail address is, P.O. Box 921 Assonet, Ma. 02702 If you still have questions, one of us should be able to help you. Pictures from a digital camera of some of the items you can not ID might help. Good luck.........
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Digital Camera...
Thats on the list of things to buy...sadly, its a rather long list. The boat was well ahead of it! Josh
Thats on the list of things to buy...sadly, its a rather long list. The boat was well ahead of it! Josh
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