[C320-list] Whisker Pole selection

[Ken]

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> On Feb 18, 2017, at 6:11 PM, Allan S. Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>   We also had a mast-track-mounted Forespar 0-18 for poling out a 150
>   when going DDW.  I never thought of using it for the A-Sym but now that
>   I think about it, never would have.  The A-Sym is only good to about 12
>   knots apparent and if the wind suddenly exceeds that, like going to 20,
>   I wanted to be able to let the thing fly very quickly before either
>   going over on the side or broaching.  In fact, when flying the A-Sym, I
>   did 2 wraps around the winch but never let go of it so that I could
>   dump it quickly which I had to do a few times.  It's a fun sail to use
>   but needs to be used with caution.  And I fully concur with Jeff's
>   recommendation regarding the internal trip line; wish I had that with
>   our boat.
>   Allan S. Field
>   Sea Shadow - C387, #103
>   Columbia, MD
> 
> 
>   On 02/18/17, Jeff Hare<Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
>   The LC 10-18 is most likely your best choice. I will suggest that given
>   the
>   option, go for the internal trip line vs the external one. I've
>   regretted
>   the external line because it's in the way a lot and harder to open the
>   jaws
>   than the internal one because the pull is off center.
>   Weight would be a factor on the 22' Whisker pole, the reacher may not
>   be
>   durable or easy enough to use on the 135, I can't say for sure. But the
>   line control is certainly worth it.
>   Ours is stored on the mast when not in use.
>   My opinions.
>   -Jeff
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: C320-list [[1]mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>   Behalf
>   Of ROBERT MILLER
>   Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 1:01 PM
>   To: [2]c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>   Subject: [C320-list] Whisker Pole selection
>   I intend to purchase a Forespar whisker pole this year and mast mount
>   it for
>   storage. This site has some great info on mounting and use of the pole.
>   What
>   I'm having difficulty with is deciding which pole to buy - an LC 10-18
>   or a
>   Tri Reacher. I will use it mostly to pole out my 135 headsail but would
>   like
>   the option of being able to pole out my Asym in light-medium air to
>   sail
>   deeper downwind. The Tri Reacher is designed for this but at max 22
>   feet
>   (and a few pounds heavier) seems like overkill for the 320, plus I
>   don't
>   think it has the Line Control feature. Has anyone used the LC 10-18
>   with
>   their Asym and have any recommendations on which would be the best
>   overall
>   choice?
>   Thanks,
>   Rob Miller
>   Alchemy, hull #571
>   Sidney BC
>   Sent from my iPad=
> 
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