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Prospector
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Initially Posted - 07/18/2008 :  08:19:46  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
I have seen a few ideas for stowing the pole. Right now ours sits on the floor of the companionway, and we send someone running down below everytime we need it.

The simplest stowage method I've seen is to have a loop if cord tied to the stanctions and th epole clips in to it, and then clips to the lifeline. The most complex involved a sliding holder that went up and down the mast.

What ideas do you guys have that are inexpensive, offer quick access, and easy to install??
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/18/2008 :  09:54:20  Show Profile
When racing we just slide ours between the cabin and the shrouds with the end sliding to the bow pulpit.
In the slip it's in 2 holders attached to the front of the starboard couch.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 07/18/2008 :  14:51:55  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I stow mine in two places. For security reasons when not sailing I keep it below attached to two pieces of 2" pvc cut into brackets & screwed just below the starboard setee. The pole fits snuggly in the pvc bracket.

When sailing I attach it to the lifelines with small pieces of line.

Another member here uses the above bracket screwed about a third up the mast. The pole is attached to the mast ring and the pvc bracket. There is a picture of this in the archives.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/19/2008 :  17:04:28  Show Profile
We just keep it in the aft berth, when collapsed, it's the same length as the berth.
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/19/2008 :  22:50:51  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I have mine stowed in the cabin on the starboard side seat wall. I have a velcro loop attached to the seat wall with screws and the velcro holds the pole in place. Right below the whisker pole I also have the boat hook pole similarly held in place with a velcro loop.
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tinob
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Response Posted - 07/20/2008 :  11:19:56  Show Profile
I do as Jerry does except that I pass it between the steps of the companionway ladder and push it as far astern as it will go. This clears the ladder preventing any mishap there. It's safe there since I haven't used it is a few years.....better check and see if it is still there .

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PZell
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Response Posted - 07/21/2008 :  11:06:13  Show Profile
Stowed alongside the starboard bench below with fittings to clip it onto. Keep meaning to drill hole in the small bulkhead next to the ladder for storing the spinnaker pole and sculling oar too. It's not recommended to stow the whisker pole outside permanently where it is constantly exposed to the weather. When racing it is brought up just before needed and set between the pop-top and the handrail at the ready. To be safe sometimes it is tied to the handrail until needed or the topping lift is attached.
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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 07/21/2008 :  11:24:16  Show Profile
Paul, I am curious about your remark regarding a sculling oar. Would you go into a little more detail please? I've heard and read about it, but never tried it or seen it done. Just found a web site yesterday called "The Oar Club." Thanks
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