[Rhodes22-list] Andrew Comas Whisker Poles

[ben]

I originally went with a light whisker pole, and on one fairly windy day, the force of that big genoa bent it like a paper clip.  Sorry that I don't remember the brand or model.  I use one of the heavier forespar poles now.  It's not as easy to handle, but it's not going anywhere.

I've never felt the need for a topping lift, and I don't have a good mount for the pole.  Right now, it's in the v-berth.  If I were going to race, it would probably be better to have mounted on deck, but for single-handing with the pop-top up, I can get to the pole and get it set from in the cabin, which is nice.

Ben S.
Velvet Elvis

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Andrew Comas Whisker Poles


Andrew,

I have both skinny and heavy wisker poles.  I bought the heavy forespar one
on the recommendation of a former member of the forum.  He was big on safety
and over engineering.  Many suggest the lighter one sufficient.  I know the
heavy on works well, but needs a toping lift to support its weight.  On the
IMF boats you have an unused block on top which will work. 

I use that block on top for a halyard for a spinnaker and have a toping lift
block 3/4ths the way up to provide toping lift to support the forespare pole
for which ever use I put it to.  I use the forespare pole for either a
spinnaker pole or to pole the Genoa out.

I have a track on the front of the mast with a moveable/removeable spinnaker
eye car.  With the IMF mast it helps to take car off when mast is down and
furling tube rests against mast for transport or storage.

The track was installed as directed by one Roger about 7 or 8 years ago.  It
is a standard 1" track just like track for Genoa/Jib cars four foot long.

Ed K


AndrewCo wrote:
> 
> I’ve been thinking about getting a whisker pole for my Rhodes22.  
> 
> In reading through the list, I see people recommend the Forespar HD-6-12 
> (Telescoping Whisker Pole 
> Outer dia: 1-7/8" Model #:  406300)  which is the heavier (and more
> expensive) whisker pole.  Since I was going to make the investment any, I
> was thinking of putting a track car on the mast for the whisker pole
> (Forespar T-Track) so I could adjust the whisker pole height.   
> 
> Do people think this is the right idea?  If so, long should the track be,
> 6 feet?
> 
> PS – and thanks to the group for the help with deciding about a 12
> Fridge/Freezer.  I did take everyone’s advice  and went with the cheaper
> ice solution instead. :-)
> 
> Andrew Comas
> 

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