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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

14-08-2017, 15:38

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

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Posted By GrahamO

Re: Do I REALLY need two poles?

OK,
Had a good discussion on sails and I'm dropping the UPS idea and staying as-is which is to say:

1. A triple-reefed stackpack main and storm tri-sail
2. A 120% high cut furling genoa
3. A...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

13-08-2017, 14:29

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

Views: 5,200

Posted By GrahamO

Re: Do I REALLY need two poles?

This thread is very helpful but it is clear that it is a bit premature as I have not really landed the sail inventory yet. In order not to degrade this great thread I have posted a new question on...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-08-2017, 16:05

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

Views: 5,200

Posted By GrahamO

Re: Do I REALLY need two poles?

Thanks Seighlor,
I only see a need for the pole in light air and larger seas when the sail keeps collapsing and popping. Am i missing something?

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-08-2017, 15:27

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

Views: 5,200

Posted By GrahamO

Re: Do I REALLY need two poles?

Another thought - Given the down on telescopic poles is it even safe to use it as primary until it fails then switch to a fixed pole or should I be taking it off altogether?

Alternatively I could...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-08-2017, 15:21

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

Views: 5,200

Posted By GrahamO

Re: Do I REALLY need two poles?

Thanks all,
A lot to chew on here - and a few things I am going to PM for clarification.

The gist of it seems to be that the only reason I need a second pole is because I will probably break my...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

08-08-2017, 05:37

Replies: 29

Do I REALLY need two poles?

Views: 5,200

Posted By GrahamO

Do I REALLY need two poles?

We are embarking on a slightly crazy endeavor to sail across the Pacific to Australia in our Bristol 38.8. We have a relatively small (110%) Genoa and we are planning to add a Doyle UPS for downwind...

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