[C320-list] Wisker Poles

[P.F. Ross]

Tom, finally got pics loaded on to my owner's album (on page 3 of those
albums).  I wrestled with pic rotations, not perfect but as good as I can
do for now.

I pretty much followed the Forespar website process, look under "Downwind
Poles" and then "Vertical Pole Storage" and you will find a pdf that
describes it.  The mast end of the pole contains the "car" that travels up
and down on a track installed on the front of the mast.  When stowed, this
car is at the top of the track.  When ready to set the pole, an endless
line lowers this mast end of the car downward, while a dedicated topping
lift holds the sail end off of the deck.

It all works as advertised, good luck!

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL

On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM ART HARDEN via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Mine gets more use propping up the winter cover than for sailing.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Art Harden
> Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62
> 937.885.9380 (o)
> 937.477.5544 (m)
>
> > On Feb 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM, P.F. Ross via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > I installed a Forespar LC 10-18 several years ago where it is mounted
> > vertically on the front of the mast.  Forespar has a lot of info on their
> > website and suggest you start there.  It was so long ago that I forgot
> most
> > of the installation details but will take some pics tomorrow and post
> them
> > on the website owners gallery.  Somewhat surprisingly, I really don't use
> > it as much as I thought I would.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Frank Ross
> > Beta Wave #206
> > Naples, FL
> >
> >> On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 5:43 PM Steve Weinstein via C320-list <
> >> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Same here.  It's a Forespar telescoping pole.  I store it on the shelf
> in
> >> the aft cabin.  Closed it fits the shelf perfectly.
> >> Steve Weinstein,2000 C320 #722, Vega
> >>
> >>    On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 05:30:21 PM EST, ART HARDEN via
> >> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Aluminum telescopic.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> Art Harden
> >> Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62
> >> 937.885.9380 (o)
> >> 937.477.5544 (m)
> >>
> >>> On 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
> >>
> >>
>