We all want our money back! Rich
> On Apr 4, 2014, at 15:16, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Well, so much for that. Just got a reply: "Sorry the pole has been sold". > The ad was posted today. > > grumble > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > >> On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: >> In light air on my old Mirage 24 I've actually held the clew of my genny out >> with the boat hook to keep the sail full. I think this'll be an improvement! >> >> http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=580584622 >> What do you guys think? >> >> Steve >> Suhana, C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> >>> On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Gary Nylander <gnylan...@atlanticbb.net> >>> wrote: >>> To answer your basic question: the whisker pole will hold the clew of the >>> jib out to windward when going downwind and sailing 'wing on wing' with the >>> jib on one side, main on the other, so the jib doesn't flop around. It >>> needs an attachment point on the forward side of the mast, either a ring or >>> a track with an adjustable ring. For a pole of that length, you may want a >>> topping lift - line from about 20 feet up the mast to hold it up. Usually, >>> the pole is adjusted to get the clew of the jib out as far as reasonable, >>> not stretched tight, but out to catch as much wind as possible. That all >>> depends on the size of your jib. If you, like most racers, have a 155% jib, >>> that means it will be out there to the full length of the 17 foot pole. >>> Your J measurement is 12 feet or so, so a spinnaker pole at 12 feet, >>> wouldn't get the jib out nearly as far. >>> >>> Hope that explains it. >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Stevan Plavsa >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 12:13 PM >>> Subject: Stus-List Whisker pole - 32 >>> >>> There's one for sale locally, 7' to 17' extension. I don't have one (but >>> there are chocks/mounts on the deck for one). Is this the right size for a >>> C&C 32? How does a person determine suitable length for a whisker pole? >>> Asking price is $100, this seems pretty cheap?? It's a forespar. Buy?! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Steve >>> Suhana, C&C 32 >>> Toronto >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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