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jackfuller
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Initially Posted - 06/03/2005 :  20:24:07  Show Profile  Visit jackfuller's Homepage
Just finally bought a whisker pole and I'm not sure how to use it and where to store it. The pole is a good 1 7/8" adjustable (6-138") by forespar. Mine is a '79 25. Any pics would be great. Thanks,
Jack
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 06/03/2005 :  22:27:41  Show Profile
Jack - we store our pole in chocks built for the purpose attached to two lifeline stantions. Works great!

Justin
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/04/2005 :  08:04:36  Show Profile
You can also put a second ring up the mast and store the pole clipped into both rings. You will need a string to the second piston clip so that you can release it. Dave
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 06/04/2005 :  11:39:26  Show Profile
Forespar recommends storing adjustable whisker poles out of the weather to prolong life. Jeff Pierce - "Not Yet!" offered this solution.
http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech25/pictures/poles.jpg
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jackfuller
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  15:34:18  Show Profile  Visit jackfuller's Homepage
Joe, thanks for the pics. Do you know what the aft end of the poles are routed through? Looks like some type of diaphram.
Thanks,
Jack
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  16:32:27  Show Profile
I'm thinking they used something similar to the chafing rings that West Marine sells.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=233808&catalogId=10001&classNum=12962&subdeptNum=12945&storeNum=24
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  16:37:21  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Sloop Smitten</i>
<br />Forespar recommends storing adjustable whisker poles out of the weather to prolong life. Jeff Pierce - "Not Yet!" offered this solution.
http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech25/pictures/poles.jpg
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That is what I did. I used a ring set that appears to be the male and female ends of a shore power coupling. The larger rings mentioned above look better, mine is really tight and any larger pole end would not fit.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  16:46:07  Show Profile
Frank,
If memory serves me right you adjusted your seat out to overhang the pole to minimize bruised shins. Is that correct? Did you buy the pole latch from Forespar?
Joe
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  17:59:19  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Sloop Smitten</i>
<br />Frank,
If memory serves me right you adjusted your seat out to overhang the pole to minimize bruised shins. Is that correct? Did you buy the pole latch from Forespar?
Joe
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No, the seat is already overhanging from the factory and that keeps shins from banging. The pole was on the boat and it is a Forespar.
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jackfuller
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Response Posted - 06/09/2005 :  11:30:21  Show Profile  Visit jackfuller's Homepage
Joe,
Do you know how to catch up whith Jeff Pierce ? Can't find him amongst members.
Thanks,
Jack
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