Listers:
Different topic for the collective wisdom of the group. The reaching strut
that came with my boat did not match up with the deck mounts, both in terms of
the end fittings and pole length. I bought replacement deck mount fittings and
was going to mount them closer together, but decided to study the issue to try
to figure out why a prior owner shortened the strut (and whether a longer strut
is necessary). We concluded this past summer that: a) the extra foot or so of
length will definitely help protect the aft stanchions much better; and b) the
prior owner probably broke the original strut and decided to rebuild it using
the undamaged portion (or obtained a replacement strut from someone else).
The tubing is 3 1/2”. I am only aware of Forespar selling this type/size
tubing. I need about 6 1/2’ of tubing, but the shortest length Forespar sells
is 12 feet, which is expensive. Shipping is also expensive, even if the pole
is cut to the desired length. I really don’t want to spend $500 or so to
extend the reaching strut to its original length. Suggestions?
Matt Wolford
C&C 42 Custom
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