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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tim ford Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Whisker Poles Lance, on my boat, there are two fittings that the pole lives on when not attached to the mast (the second fixture is way forward and not in the included in the camera's frame) I think West carries these. on my old C27 we'd just open the jaw and lock the pole on the bottom of the cap shroud (second, inboard arrow) and the pole would ride inside the pulpit pretty much out of harm's way. with the pole living on the mast car, sometimes you might have a problem with things getting snagged on it or it chafing against the bottom of your headsail when tacking. As an aside, the Omega 36 I sometimes crew on (going to Charleston Race Week next week--YAY!) they have a carbon pole and they actually leave it attached to the mast when racing BECAUSE the pole lying there actually helps the headsail ride smoothly over the deck when tacking. so there are no hard and fast rules, just whatever works best for you and your crew. have fun! tf Jones, Lance B wrote: > Thanks Tim. Do you, or others, leave it hooked to the bridle on the mast > when not in use? I see some boats leave it on the mast but the end to > the clew is laying on the deck. > ***** The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers. GA624
