[C320-list] Recommendations on whisker poles?

[Kevin Rooney]

Thanks, Stephen. Good info, and I'll check out their site.

Kevin
S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
Deale, MD
http://kevjot.com/boat/



On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 3:11 AM Stephen Cox <scox at timmin.com> wrote:

> >
> > Any idea what the "recommended length" is for the 320s? Am
> > also using a 135 genny.
> >
>
> I recommend you wander around the Forespar web site as they have all sorts
> of
> useful information about whisker poles.  The relevant bit here is:
>
> "Whisker poles should be 100% of the foot of whichever headsail is being
> flown. Measure from the tack to the clew and the whisker pole should be
> this
> length."
>
> FWIW I have a fixed length whisker pole and it is stored vertically on a
> track
> on the mast.  I only cruise so am not worried about any miniscule loss in
> speed due to the aerodynamic drag of the pole on the mast when not in
> use.  My
> choices were guided by:
>
> 1.  I was concerned about the extra weight of an adjustable length pole and
> the reliance on the clamping mechanism or line to hold in place if caught
> out
> in a blow.
>
> 2.  I chose stored up the mast as I consider it to be more manageable and
> hence safer as it is always fastened to the boat at one end.  I don't have
> to
> bend over to fetch the pole or put it away and it can be deployed or
> retrieved
> from the mast rather than having to work at the gunwale - all
> considerations
> in any sort of seas.  Finally, it is not taking up space or offering a trip
> hazard on the deck.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stephen Cox
> Tegwen #1141
>
>