[C320-list] Whisker pole info

[sailorlew at aol.com]

John,
 Is the length of your whisker pole for a 155 larger than the J measurement? If so what is the penalty for the longer pole?
Lew 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Phillippe <kylake530 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 8:38 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Whisker pole info


I run a 155 in competition and in certain points of sail we place the pole aft 
of the forward lowers. We are aware of the potential issues and would not do 
this for non competition sailing.
We have not experienced any problems to date.

John
No Worries #530  

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> On Sep 18, 2014, at 4:56 PM, <katchu at chartermi.net> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have any recommendations for using a whisker pole with a 150% 
> 
> 
> headsail?  I’m having trouble keeping the pole off the front stay and 
concerned that if the pole and stay are rubbing, it will eat through the pole 
quickly.  I have an adjustable ring, but couldn’t move the ring high enough to 
avoid those stays.  Do I just need to get the clew further forward?  How about 
running the jib sheets below the lifelines?  Please share your experience.
> 
> 
> Chuck Mueller
> 
> Northwind #676
> 
> Holland, MI