Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning
what whisker pole to get?
edithcollins:
So, in the race this past weekend, we were 3rd to the weather mark behind a couple of J boats and got left behind going down wind. We do not have a whisker pole, and my crew decided that we needed one. My comment was "when I get an extra $1,500.00 I have no other use for..."
Are there other options besides the forespar telescoping model? Anyone have a used one they don't want?
Thanks!
Edith
Captain Bri:
Congratulations on the windward leg, impressive in the 323! I have been looking around too, for a telescoping pole, and it seems Forespar has a corner on the market. It is nice to be able to adjust to match the foot of different sails.
edithcollins:
The best price I have seen is from Layline. If I get it shipped to the club, it saves about $100 on shipping because it is a business. Go figure.
Now the question is do I want tires for my car or a whisker pole?
edithcollins:
I will pay extra not to have to convert metric to imperial!
selene:
Keep your eye on Craig's List - it is amazing what comes up there. A friend got a nice pole for his Islander 28, about $200.
Of course, I never get that kind of break....
And please share your secrets on windward legs. I always get savaged! Unless it is a bit choppy, those J boats are very light :-)
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