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Length will depend on how you plan to use the pole. If you do not plan to store the pole vertically against the front of the mast, then 2' should be plenty. If the former, then probably 10 ft plus a stationary ring below the track to secure the bottom (forward end) of the pole. When flying a spinnaker, you want the pole to be fairly close to the boom, above usually, or below, depending on the size of your spinnaker, so the track doesn't need to be very long. Many people do not use a track at all. most of the time, you want the pole to be level.
DavidP 1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52 PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess" Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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