[C320-list] Whisker Pole Mast Ring

[Vpweikel at aol.com]

Brian,
 
You might consider putting a track on the front of the mast to be able to  
adjust the inboard height of the pole.
This also keeps the pole off the stanchions where jib sheets  will hang-up on 
when you don't expect it or want it to happen.
 
Allan Field gave me a lot of pointers on the installation, so you might  
check with him.
 
 
I bought everything at WM - pole, track, slide car for the track, and cabin  
top mount for one end of the pole.  The other end of the pole can stay  
attached to the car.  If you go this route - make sure your track matches  the car 
exactly.  That was the one mistake I made - ended up attaching the  track twice 
after not having the right track.  I do not have a record of  the actual part 
numbers.  also, make sure your pole extends enough for the  size jib you are 
running with.
 
Track attaches to the mast with 3/4 inch long by 1/4 inch diameter threaded  
bolts, so you have to tap the mast after pre-drilling the hole.  Make sure  
you goop up the bolts with a teflon base material so there is no dissimilar  
metal corrosion.
 
 
Allan Field - Did I miss anything here ?
 
 
Paul Weikel
Second Chance #361
Sailing Associates Marina
Georgetown , MD
 



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