[C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast

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 Check the archives, this was discussed not too long ago. I put recommendations from a Selden Spar representative if i remember correctly.

Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 16, 2014 10:40 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast


I don't have a model number but it is a very light adjustable pole with 
automatic shackles. Can't imaging that a C30 pole would be too 
big.CheersJohnM1999#574


> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:36:05 -0400
> From: schwartz781 at optonline.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast
> 
> Ahoy.......Which model Forspar pole did you get? I have one from a 
> Catalina 30, wondering if it will be long enough.......Thanks....Joe 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 08:48 AM, JJ Morrison wrote:
> 
> > The answer is very carefully! The mast material is not very thick and 
> > you can drill holes as long as you just puncture the mast material. 
> > Then I would use aluminum pop rivets to fasten the fitting to the 
> > mast. Track and car is better but you still need to fasten it to the 
> > mast.CheersJohnM1999#574
> >
> >> From: aronella at gmail.com
> >> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:50:26 -0400
> >> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >> CC: C320-List at catalina320.org
> >> Subject: [C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast
> >>
> >>
> >> Hey gang,
> >> I bought a Forespar whisker pole mast fitting, with four holes in 
> >> eachmcorner for attaching on the mast. How do I do this without 
> >> puncturing the tubes that carry the electric wires inside the mast, 
> >> or  am I better
> >> off with a track and car?
> >> thanks,
> >> Lou Spitz
> >> #195 Merry Chase
> >