Whisker Pole

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Steve

Does any one know where the mast pads(for the whisker pole attachment) should be placed on the mast for a Hunter 26? Specifically, I am looking for information about how high off the deck they should be placed?
 
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Brian

whisker pole pad eye placement

I would suggest you put a track on your mast to make you whisker pole attachment adjustable. If you attach it to a stationary fixed point, your jib sheets are sure to find it and get tangled when tacking. I know this first hand. Also, if the pad eye is adjustable, you will be able to make the adjustments needed for different wind conditions.
 
Sep 24, 1999
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Hunter H46LE Sausalito
in theory...

...the inboard end of the pole should be level with the clew, regardless of whether a jib or a spinnaker is being poled out. That's why an adjustable fitting on a track is desirable: keeps the pole level in varying conditions and at varying points of sail.
 
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