My first whisker pole (and current back up) is also a theoretically
adjustable one that I through bolted because it could not be trusted to
stay extended.
Michael Andrews
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From: tuna-bounces at myfleet.org [mailto:tuna-bounces at myfleet.org] On
Behalf Of Ted Crum
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:47 AM
To: tuna at myfleet.org
Subject: Re: [Santana 22] Whisker pole
Two things I recall from pole shopping: The sheeting angle with
cabin-top leads puts the pole under a lot of compression, and you need
the "heavy duty" (1-7/8") pole. We felt the 1-1/4" pole we bought first
was too bendy even for cruising. The plastic ends on the later Forespar
are not IMHO as smooth as the older metal ones.
Also, all that compression makes adjustables marginal. Which makes
Mike's idea of a bolt sound good, especially if applied to an older pole
that is had cheaply because the adjustment doesn't work anymore.
-tc
At 07:10 PM 3/2/2009, JMcK wrote:
>Hi,
>I'm looking to purchase or make a new whisker pole. Any suggestions?
>Thanks in advance,
>Jennifer
>Zingaro #5050
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