[Rhodes22-list] Whisker Pole Storage (Was Preventers)

[Roger Pihlaja]

Bryan,

With a whisker pole, you have specify the length, the load rating, and the
end fittings on each of the pole.  On Dynamic Equilbrium, we use a Forespar
M/N: HD 6-12-DL heavy duty, twist lock, telescoping whisker pole.  This pole
has two telescoping sections extending from 79 inches to 138 inches length.
The outer tube is 1.875 inch OD.  The end fittings on both ends of the pole
are Forespar type "EL" self latching.  Don't get anything lighter duty or
your genoa will fold it half!

This pole is too long to fit under the cockpit seats.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Childs" <bchilds1 at peoplepc.com>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 2:21 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Whisker Pole Storage (Was Preventers)


> Could the telescoping whisker pole be shortened to fit under the cockpit
> seats?  I do not have a whisker pole.  What lengths is needed?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Roger Pihlaja
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:05 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Whisker Pole Storage (Was Preventers)
>
> Dick,
>
> I routinely carry both a spinnaker pole and a whisker pole.
>
> The following two links show my spinnaker pole and my whisker pole stowed
on
> the foredeck:
>
> http://www.rhodes22.org/rhodes/pics/Roller_Furling.jpg
> http://www.rhodes22.org/rhodes/pics/Family_On_Boat.jpg
>
> The 1st picture is an annotated close-up which shows the spinnaker pole &
> the whisker pole storage arrangement at the bow.  The spinnaker pole is
> stored in a Forespar M/N 30002 aluminum chock.  The whisker pole is stored
> in a Schaffer M/N 97-42 HD cast stainless steel padeye.
>
> The 2nd picture shows the storage solution for both poles from a wider
> angle.  The inboard end of the spinnaker pole is stowed in a 2nd Forespar
> M/N 30002 aluminum chock mounted up on top of the cabin just forward & to
> port of the mast.  The inboard end of the whisker pole stows on the ring
on
> the sliding car on the front of the mast.  I have the track on the front
of
> the mast designed such that; when the car is slid down to the bottom of
the
> track, the whisker pole just clears the front corner of the cabin top and
> can be latched onto the HD padeye at the bow for storage.  In the picture,
> you can see the whisker pole angling up to the mast just behind my lower
> legs.  This storage arrangment puts both poles mounted down low for
minimum
> center of gravity, no fouling of sheets & sails during a tack, and minimal
> windage.  In addition, this storage arrangement provides a HD, large
> diameter handhold, down low & suitable hanging onto while crawling, right
on
> the centerline of the foredeck, which is very useful when one must go
> forward in heavy conditions.
>
> Also in the 2nd picture, if you look up the mast about 18 inches below the
> spreaders, you will see another fixed ring on the front of the mast.  This
> fixed ring is designed to work with the sliding ring on the track.  When
the
> sliding car is moved to the bottom of the track, the spinnaker pole fits
> exactly between the two rings.  Of course, the whisker pole is telescoping
> and can be adjusted to snap onto both rings at the same time.  Thus, both
> poles can be stored vertically against the mast.  I don't normally sail
that
> way because of the windage and extra weight aloft.  But, this method of
> storage is useful while at anchor or a dock because it clears the foredeck
> of tripping hazards.
>
> I've been sailing with this spinnaker and whisker pole storage arrangment
> quite a long time.  The two pictures were taken in 1994.  Daniel and Gary
> were 11 and 8 years old, respectively.  Those two little boys are now
almost
> 18 and 21 years old and both are now a couple inches taller than me.
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard F Sheehan" <dickshee at juno.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Cc: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] preventers
>
>
> > Roger;
> >
> > Do you use a whisker pole?  If so where do you stow it?
> >
> > Dick
> > On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 16:58:39 -0500 "Roger Pihlaja"
> > <cen09402 at centurytel.net> writes:
> > Normally, the only time an unintentional jibe occurs is on a light air
> > run directly downwind, usually wing-on-wing or while flying a spinnaker.
> >
> > CPT Richard F. Sheehan
> > 218 Pier D
> > Naples, FL 34112
> > dickshee at juno.com
> >
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