[Rhodes22-list] 12' Boat/ Whisker Pole

[Graham Parker]

Very impressive Jeff, but nice and simple too. Can you explain or send a photo of the bale set up?
Also, I am planning on setting up a simple jibe preventer for my downwind journeys. Details of other systems gratefully received.
Graham
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> On Jan 26, 2022, at 10:54, Jeff Smith Photo <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Last Spring I built a combination Boat Pole/ Whisker Pole Combo that is
> stored upright in front of the mast.  I fiberglassed a carabiner in one end
> and a boat pole tip into the other. When used as a whisker pole the boat
> pole tip is inserted into the clew of the 135% genoa and the carabiner end
> clips on to a bale on the mast.
> <https://www.jeffsmithphoto.net/Boats/Whisker-Boat-Pole/n-WnpmmF/>.
> To store, the carabiner end slides up on the mast secured by a large bale
> that was a part of the mast raising system and the boat pole end rests in
> the lower mast bale. There are two pieces of swim tubes attached to prevent
> rattling. The outer yellow pole was wrapped in blue 3M electrical tape to
> match the color scheme of Radiant.
> https://www.truevalue.com/6-to-12-ft-fiberglass-extension-pole
> 
> Best regards,
> Jeff Smith