Aaron;
The pole I have is line adjustable, not a twist lock pole, and sized for my 38. 2 ½ diameter by almost 20 ft when extended. When the whisker pole on my 25 failed a few years ago, my solution was the same as yours. I drilled a pair of holes for full extension (Ive never used it with any sail but the 155) and for fully retracted (for storage) and use a captive pin. From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Aaron Rouhi Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Forespar whisker pole questions I also had a telescoping whisker pole with the same issue. Forespar sells repair kits for the locking mechanism: http://www.forespar.com/products/sail-pole-lock-repair-kit.shtml Mine was a gift from a friend and I didn't know the brand. I removed the locking mechanism and simply drilled bunch of holes which can be used to lock it in different lengths with a few long clevis pins. Not as user friendly but it works just fine now! Cheers, Aaron R. Admiral Maggie, 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 Annapolis, MD _____ From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:53:12 -0400 Subject: Stus-List Forespar whisker pole questions I have a 12 to 18 line adjustable Forespar telescoping whisker pole. It was working perfectly until I loaned it to someone to use in a race. When it was returned, it was bound up and almost impossible to extend and retract. Also, the two end fittings were no longer aligned, like the pole had been subject to twisting. I have tried lubricating the pole and forced it to the telescoped and retracted positions several times by hooking it onto the trailer hitch of my Jeep and pulling/pushing on the other end of the pole, and it seems to work fairly easily over a portion of the range of travel. But near full extension and fully retracted, the pole is still bound up. Does anyone have experience with one of these poles? Im particularly interested in recommended maintenance and service instructions. Id also like to get an exploded view of the inner workings of the pole. I suspect that the binding might be cause by something twisted/bent inside, but I dont see an obvious way to open the pole up. Any advise would be appreciated. Rick Brass Washington, NC _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
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