Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning
what whisker pole to get?
edithcollins:
I have been offered a forespar 7-15 for $200.00
The specs say we should have a 10-18. I have a furling headsail with a maximum of 142%.
Will the 3 feet make a difference?
Thanks for all of your help!
Edith
Captain Bri:
Hard to say with that big genoa. As a rule of thumb the pole length should match your foot length, but it may be worth a try at that price.
Chance:
Spinnaker pole or whisker pole if racing can not be any longer than 100% of the J. Pearson 323 J is 13.83 feet, which is about 13 feet 9 inches . I carry a 4" diameter pole at 13 feet 6" for both wing and wing , and spinnaker runs. I also carry a forespar adjustable pole 2" in diameter, 7 feet and extend to no more than 13 feet 9 inches per phrf rules. I will use it in light winds no more than 8 mph winds , according to Bill M from forespar with that small diameter. Any thing heavier chance of bending it. Great price at $200 dollars. Bob K CHANCE hull 10 1977 owner 41 years
edithcollins:
Thanks! Pole is being shipped today. I appreciate everyone's help. I am very relieved that the consensus is that a 15 foot pole should be susificent. Our next race is on April 21st, We need to put the track on the mast, but hopefully that is something we can do after work.
FYI, several of you have commented that "it is illegal to use a pole over the J of the boat while racing."
As a US Sailing National Judge, I feel compelled to comment on that statement.
The only time a "pole" is mentioned in the Racing Rules of Sailing is in 50.3 (c) and it says that " a headsail may be sheeted or attached at its clew to a spinnaker pole or a whisker pole, provided that a spinnaker is not already set."
The PHRF rules limit a spinnaker pole to the length of J but, (at least on my lake) there are no limitations to the size of the whisker pole. Your PHRF folks may be much meaner than ours.
Thanks again!
Edith
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