Re: M_Boats: Whisker Pole & VHF Radio Input Needed

[ron and cathryn goodspeed]

Hello Randy,   We use the same pole on our M17- fully extended- to sail 
downwind wing and wing and it works well.  Our's has the spike on the 
outboard end and sometimes it pops out of the jib cringle while setting 
it up unless your mate controls the jib sheet while inserting the spike- 
however with the pole extended one can stand in the companionway and 
insert the spike-not always on the first try!- without actually getting 
a hold on the jib itself and it's really quick to remove.  Never had one 
with a hook on both ends.  I installed a "C" shaped plastic 1 inch 
snap-in tiller clip [WM#545343] forward and the mast ring aft to the 
inside of the cabin top over on the portside.  With one hand I can 
unclip the hook and pull the pole out, it is easy and quick to stow and 
is not in the way.  Already had a mast ring on the mast so the one that 
came with the pole was an extra.  I mounted the clips inside to the 
"beams" across the inside of the cabin top- don't know if M15's have 
these- with a spot of epoxy and S.S. screws so that no holes went thru 
avoiding potential leaks.  We have a Raymarine 45 VHF that works great.

Best Wishes,
Ron and Cathryn Goodspeed
M17  "hula pie"  #025
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