[Rhodes22-list] Bill W attaching Whisker Poles

[Bob Weber]

Bill, This year I purchased one of the smallest whisker poles that sailnet 
offered.  It is plenty sufficient plus it is light enough where you won't 
need to mess with at topping lift.  The only reason I would go with a larger 
pole was if I planned to run a spinnaker.  If you just want to keep the 
Genny full off the wind it is perfect.  Hopefully the link works 
http://www.sailnet.com/store/item.cfm?pid=18433
You will noitice the price jumps up quite a bit as you start to get into 
more serious poles.

Bob Weber

>From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
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>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Bill W attaching Whisker Poles
>Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:25:15 -0500
>
>Bill:
>	Somewhere in the archives and FAQ's is discussion on 'pad eye'
>versus sliding rail with adjustable sliding eye.  I followed the directions
>at the time and installed a 1" four foot rail to the front of my mast.  It
>works well, and probably much better than a fixed pad eye.  The rail is 
>just
>like the rails for sheets.
>	When Bob Keller gets back from his trip to the coast, maybe he can
>offer suggestions.  He is a guru on rigging poles and preventers on a boat
>without lifeline bases to attach to.   I have both the spinnaker pole
>sliding eye and lifeline bases to use.  I also have a toping lift to carry
>the weight of the pole.
>	Cat boats are interesting with the mast forward.  Good luck on
>selling it.  It would be happier on the coast rather than an inland lake.
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA
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