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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-12-2016, 17:29
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

OK Pappys Sailing......this makes complete sense .... I see with this arrangement one does not need a topping lift AND one can furl the jib without having to go onto the foredeck..Thanks this has...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-12-2016, 09:57
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

Thanks everyone I think I have the answers I need and additional info. This is my first time using the site and I appreciate all the helpful advice
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-12-2016, 08:30
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

Thanks newhaul..yes I was talking about spinnaker set when racing ...but I am interested in stabilizing a whisker pole when cruising.

The whisker pole is an extending pole (6 ft to 11.5 ft) ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-12-2016, 14:37
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

Yes I use this 3 point approach when racing with spinnaker on another boat...I am looking for somethink simpler when on a run for long crusing downwind
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-12-2016, 12:59
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

The system I saw on a video looked like a 45 degree angled rigid stay running from aft to be attached to the pole at the clew of the sail ...with perhaps (difficult to see on the video) a vertical...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-12-2016, 12:04
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Re: Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

Thanks bad wabbit...I want to avoid use of a halyard. I have seen some arrangement where a 45 degree angled stay is attached to the toe rail.
Colin
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-12-2016, 08:37
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By Beagle123
Stabilize whisker pole without uphaul/downhaul

Any suggestions as to how to stabilize an 11 ft whisker pole for cruising without the need to attach uphaul/downhaul lines?
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