[Rhodes22-list] Bill W attaching Whisker Poles

[Glen & Dorene Barrera]

Doug,

Sorry to say, those pictures are gone.

Dorene

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From: "Gardner, Douglas (LNG-DAY)" <douglas.gardner at lexisnexis.com>
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Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Bill W attaching Whisker Poles


> Thought I'd get into this discussion, just a little late.
>
> Mine is not by any means the best answer, but it is an answer and there
> isn't much reason for anyone to have a working pole if you take this
> approach.
>
> The previous owner of my boat got whisker pole ends and epoxied and
> pop-riveted them onto the ends of an aluminum tube.  I think the tube is 
> the
> same type of tube as the GBI (OEM) genoa furler tube. It looks like he 
> used
> the Forespar pole ends: WM part #111740, Forespar part #300024
> It looks like it is the same thing as the small boat pole without the
> tubing.
>
> I use it as both a spinnaker pole (for which it was intended, I think) and 
> a
> whisker pole.  No, it isn't adjustable.  No, the plastic ends aren't as
> strong as some. Yes, storage is a bit of an issue because it won't 
> collapse
> and fit under the cockpit seats (I keep mine fastened in place to the 
> front
> of the mast). But, it appears to be quite strong and I'm sure cost very
> little.  It does a much better job keeping the genoa in position than I
> could do without the pole.  I added a topping lift (the block is just 
> below
> my steaming light) and use just a simple ring for attachment (just about
> even with the gooseneck in the up position).
>
> If Dorene still has the old KY lake pics from 2001 somewhere (I just went 
> to
> picturetrail and couldn't find them) you could even see a picture of me
> climbing the mast to run the topping lift.
>
> Anyway, just my 2 cents.
>
> --Doug
>
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> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of William E.
> Wickman
> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 2:07 PM
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> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Bill W attaching Whisker Poles
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>
> Thanks Bob.  That certainly gives me a lower cost alternative.  Have you
> used it in anything other than light air conditions?  Also, do you have 
> the
> T-track that Roger is talking about, or do you just use a padeye?
>
> Bill W.
>
>
>
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> 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>
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>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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