[C320-list] Wisker Poles

[Joe Grande]

Line controlled aluminum Forespar, stowed inside the starboard lifelines in 2 rubber mounts.

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of John Stetson via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 5:03:06 PM
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Cc: John Stetson <jbstetson721 at gmail.com>; Tracy Grass <tracy.grass at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Wisker Poles

Tom,

We race our C320 fairly competitively in the JAM class.  In 2021, we bought
a Forespar LC 10-18, which is the recommended pole for the boat in
normal winds.  We switched to a LC 12-22 last year since we had suffered a
broken pole in higher winds.  It works well for us but is a lot to
heft around on the fore deck; I think it is about 10 lbs more than the
10-18.  We keep it on chocks on the stanchions.  Other than the topping
lift, we made no changes to the standard rigging.  The whisker pole has
made a huge difference when going downwind and is highly recommended!

John Stetson
Shelburne, VT
Morning Star Again #578



On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 5:11 PM Tom Grass via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Question for the group - how many of you have Wisker Poles?  If so -
>
>
>    1. What is its length in feet?
>    2. Where do you stow it?  (Mast, Deck, etc.)
>    3. What is it made of?  (Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, etc.)
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Tom Grass
> S/V Bucket List
>