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Old 13-12-2018, 18:59   #1
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Whisker Pole with spike outboard end… how to rig so it won’t shake free?

Many posts about whisker poles but none with this specific question. I’ve read that the spike goes through the headsail clew…but not how to ‘seize’ it? Others say it’s better to clip to headsail sheet but obviously not with my spike end.

I don’t have a topping lift.

How do you spike-enders do it?
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If you don't have a topping lift... it's very hard to keep everything together until the sheet comes tight.
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Re: Whisker Pole with spike outboard end… how to rig so it won’t shake free?

Spike end poles are more for dinghy size boats than yours, Markus. Dunno if there are second hand boat bits shops in your area, but they are a good source for smaller bits of hardware like a clip on pole end. It would be worth while to have a look for one for I think you'll have a lot of frustration with your spike!

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Re: Whisker Pole with spike outboard end… how to rig so it won’t shake free?

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If you don't have a topping lift... it's very hard to keep everything together until the sheet comes tight.
Thanks Bill. You are correct. My next search may be for "how to add a topping lift" thread.
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Spike end poles are more for dinghy size boats than yours, Markus. Dunno if there are second hand boat bits shops in your area, but they are a good source for smaller bits of hardware like a clip on pole end. It would be worth while to have a look for one for I think you'll have a lot of frustration with your spike!

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Thanks Jim. It is frustrating. And you confirm what I was starting to suspect...change the end to a clip-on.

Not a lot of choices for new or used parts around here either, but the Toronto boat show and Montreal boat show are coming soon...should find something.
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Re: Whisker Pole with spike outboard end… how to rig so it won’t shake free?

Assuming you're using a pole that is short enough and light enough to be managed by hand, add a small plastic horned cleat to the inboard end of the pole and make up a 1/4" diameter line with a small eyes plice on one end. When the pole is needed, pass the pin end of the pole through the clue cringle and then the eye splice in the securing line. Then extend the pole, keeping a bit of tension on the line so that the line's eye splice firmly holds the clue-cringle over the pole end pin. Affix the inboard end of the pole to the mast fitting and secure the clue cringle line with a good bot of tension over the small horned cleat. When you're ready to free the sail, release the line and ease the sheet and the sail will fly free of the pole which can than be withdrawn the pole. BTDT...


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Re: Whisker Pole with spike outboard end… how to rig so it won’t shake free?

I like it! Simple and costs nothing to try. Also get to practice making an eye splice. My whisker pole is easy to manage (1 1/4" OD and ~10 ft long). Basically like handling the boat hook which exactly the same size.

I was clipping onto the mast ring first and messing about with headsail sheets to keep tension but now I see it makes more sense to start at the clew end.

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