As for the asym, yes, same as the 145%. The asym dies as it gets hidden by the mainsail so poling out can help. Forespar sells one called the tri-reacher. I was considering it but you have to pre-set the pole length instead of being able to set the length on the fly with a control line.
Neil, Is yours a line control model by forespar? What makes it hard to extend? The YouTube video by Forespar shows extending the pole while the sail is still furled. They even state that jibes are best when you furl the headsail, unclip the outboard end, dip the pole, reclip, and finally unfurl on your new tack. Do you have topping lift and down haul? What about fore and aft guy lines? Any problems or complications? I initially imagined a system where I could simply set the pole height at the mast, clip on the working sheet of an unfurled headsail and then extended the pole with the control line. Most, if not all, of this could be accomplished at the mast. I can see how a topping lift would be helpful since during the jibes nothing else is available to support the sail. I can also see how a topping lift would help keep a full shape instead of weighing down the clew. Thanks, Josh On May 19, 2016 1:09 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! > >
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