Every year I purchase a new item for my 20 year old h23. This year thanks to Peter's sugestion of a 130% genie, UK Alan is making a new one for $750. I wanted to ask what size whisker pole should I get, and what storage device works well. Would a stantion mount or a verticle mount on the mast work? I want to avoid mounting anything through the deck. Thanks for your response as always.
Whisker Pole
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mast mount
I've got a twist type adjustable whisker pole. I mount it vertically on the front of the mast. I have the Z spar mast. There is a ring that I clip the snap end into and a plastic clip that I found at West Marine that just fits the diameter of the pole. This is up higher to hold the pin end of the pole. Works fine.
I've got a twist type adjustable whisker pole. I mount it vertically on the front of the mast. I have the Z spar mast. There is a ring that I clip the snap end into and a plastic clip that I found at West Marine that just fits the diameter of the pole. This is up higher to hold the pin end of the pole. Works fine.
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Interesting, do you have a picture. I am a visual person. Any trouble with the twist and lock feature?
Interesting, do you have a picture. I am a visual person. Any trouble with the twist and lock feature?
Clew ring
Make sure the Clew ring in the genoa is large enough to accept the whisker pole. I use a Forespar telescoping pole on an H240 . It clips on at both ends and I needed to have a larger Clew ring on the sail. The twist lock feature works and is easy to use. It makes it easy to stow below when not in use.
Make sure the Clew ring in the genoa is large enough to accept the whisker pole. I use a Forespar telescoping pole on an H240 . It clips on at both ends and I needed to have a larger Clew ring on the sail. The twist lock feature works and is easy to use. It makes it easy to stow below when not in use.
clipping pole to jib clew ring not recommended!
Forespar's web site mentions to clip the whisker pole to the jib sheet but doesn't enphasize the point: "Set the sheet into the end fitting being sure it is allowed to run free". This is from http://www.forespar.com/resources2/techTips/whiskerPoleSeminar.shtml This more detailed quote is from the link shown below: 10. Tips on Use The jib sheet should be set thru the end fitting without any twist or loops around the end of the pole. Do not attempt to set the end fitting jaws directly into the clew of the sail (the grommet or eye of the sail itself). This will cause a twist in the sail which could damage the end fitting and sail as well. The sheet should run freely thru the end fitting. Do not attach it to the bowline at the jib clew. The reason is that if you need to turn the boat in an emergency or to avoid an object in the water, the sail must be allowed to blow out around the headstay. If the sheet is not allowed to run freely thru the end fitting, the pole could be forced against the stay and bent. ...RickM...
Forespar's web site mentions to clip the whisker pole to the jib sheet but doesn't enphasize the point: "Set the sheet into the end fitting being sure it is allowed to run free". This is from http://www.forespar.com/resources2/techTips/whiskerPoleSeminar.shtml This more detailed quote is from the link shown below: 10. Tips on Use The jib sheet should be set thru the end fitting without any twist or loops around the end of the pole. Do not attempt to set the end fitting jaws directly into the clew of the sail (the grommet or eye of the sail itself). This will cause a twist in the sail which could damage the end fitting and sail as well. The sheet should run freely thru the end fitting. Do not attach it to the bowline at the jib clew. The reason is that if you need to turn the boat in an emergency or to avoid an object in the water, the sail must be allowed to blow out around the headstay. If the sheet is not allowed to run freely thru the end fitting, the pole could be forced against the stay and bent. ...RickM...
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