The pole is essential for running wing and wing if there's any kind of chop. I wouldn't be without one during a cruise.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 1:08 PM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I got one for my 35-1 with a 145%, and am really happy with it. Best > thing for cruising, especially light air (ie, Long Island Sound), not to > mention an essential item for non-spinnaker racing. I didn't go for the > mast-mount, and it can be a bear to get the pole set. Once you've clipped > in the outboard end it takes a strong person at the mast to extend, plus > good coordination with the sheets. If you don't mind the windage I think > the mast mount would be great for cruising. > > Not sure about the asym, would you use it to windward as with the genoa, > or to leeward? > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > > On 5/19/2016 12:39 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: > > I'm considering a Forespar Line Control whisker pole (LC 13-24) for my C&C > 37+. I'd like to use the mast mounted storage option as well. I would be > poling out a 145% furling headsail and an asymmetric spinnaker. Does > anyone have any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Josh Muckley > S /V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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