whisker

My E34 has no mast track (nor uphaul/downhaul) for a pole. Of course, I could add one, but it is not cheap (unless one is quite comfortable drilling and tapping their own mast while it is stepped...) So I have two questions: 1) Is it tractable to just sail a bit off of dead downwind (DDW)...

Can anyone tell me how to figure out the size of whisker pole I would need on my e-39. I was in a marine consignment store today and they have some at good prices, but I'm not sure what I need. I have a 110 and a 150 . thanks John

What size whisker pole is best for a 32 foot Ericson?

What are proper steps in setting and then striking the whisker pole? Today I was surrounded by five boats sailing wing-and-wing so, not wanting to let the "pros" show me up, I used my whisker pole for the first time. I managed to get it set and subsequently struck but am not sure if I did it...

Has anyone on this site contructed their own whisker pole for an E23 MKII ? If so the info would be helpful, thanks.

What kind of rigging do I need to use a whisker pole on my E30+? I have the pole (which I have never used) and there is an attachment ring on the front of the mast, but there doesn't appear to be any other rigging like a topping lift or downhaul. Also, the pole is adjustable, so how is the...

My buddy wants to sell a Forespar telescoping whisker pole which is too small for his current boat. Diameter 2". It is 7' long in the unextended position and extends fully to 17' max. $200. Not shippable. Must be picked up in Pound Ridge NY (about 30 miles NE of NYC). Ernest Schlesinger...

Hello All, I would like a whisker pole for my '83 E38. I do not race so it doesn't have to be anything real fancy. Fixed or retractable, either is fine. I have a nice large padeye on the mast to hook it to. I have looked at the Forespar product but came away more confused due to the multiple...

I am lokking to buy a Whisker Pole and a Spinnaker Pole for my E-29. If anyone has one for sale and/or is familiar with the dimesions please let me know. Jim Ciotti Wild Thing E-29/196 jamescio@zoominternet.net:egrin:

Does anyone have any advice for fabricating a whisker pole? I have the materials, 2" and 1 7/8" (telescoping) aluminum tubing and forespar ends. Is there a way to figure how long to make it? I plan on using a pin to adjust the length for 120%, 135%, 150% and an asymmetrical spinnaker. My boat is...

I don't have a spiniker (sp?). I really would not know how to fly one if I owned one, but I have sailed on a freinds 25ft. Columbia where we used a whisker pole (adjustable aluminum) to wing out the geni on the down wind sail so we were what I think is termed wing-on-wing. The main was all the...

Hi, I was wondering if any one could tell me what the best technique for mounting a whisker pool is. I have an adjustable pole, twist lock forespar. I want to be able to pole out the jib and fly wing and wing down wind. The time's I've tried it, I've had a difficult time getting the pole...