Whisker pole wanted to buy Camden Haven

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Bristolfashion
Bristolfashion
VIC
490 posts
VIC, 490 posts
18 May 2017 9:32am
Many kind and expert sailors have advised us that, for an effective trip up the coast in our little 28', we'll need a whisker pole.

I guess 1.5 to 2 inches diameter and around 3.2m long is about right. (There's mixed units for you!)

There do seem to be spare ones around, but can't find anything near our location - no car of course.

Anyone know of one near Camden Haven. I'll update our location as we go.

Eventually we'll hit the big city and can buy some ends and pole I guess.

Cheers

Bristle

P.s. there ain't anywhere nicer than Camden Haven to wait for the breeze!
sirgallivant
sirgallivant
NSW
1531 posts
NSW, 1531 posts
18 May 2017 8:59pm
I would like to draw your attention to the fallacy, that whisker poles are much less loaded up when in use, than spinnaker poles.
I am an Adams 28 owner and recently researched the subject of whisker poles for my 5m+ footed asymmetric.
My rigger strongly recommended a 60mm/2mm alum pole. Anything less would cause problems with my big sail, he said.

The pole is available from PenAsia 02-9024-3800 at 16 Fariola st. Silverwater for a measly amount of $57 in 6,5m lengths. It is only 1kg/meter.

Sectorsteve
Sectorsteve
QLD
2195 posts
QLD, 2195 posts
18 May 2017 10:54pm
Bristolfashion said..
Many kind and expert sailors have advised us that, for an effective trip up the coast in our little 28', we'll need a whisker pole.

I guess 1.5 to 2 inches diameter and around 3.2m long is about right. (There's mixed units for you!)

There do seem to be spare ones around, but can't find anything near our location - no car of course.

Anyone know of one near Camden Haven. I'll update our location as we go.

Eventually we'll hit the big city and can buy some ends and pole I guess.

Cheers

Bristle

P.s. there ain't anywhere nicer than Camden Haven to wait for the breeze!


Windsurfing masts. Cheap.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7758 posts
NSW, 7758 posts
19 May 2017 8:04am
I use the top section of a Windsurfer mast for my 30 footer. Usually $10 at recycle shops but you have to be quick they are in demand.
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