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by svShiira
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:03 am
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole
Replies: 13
Views: 2877

Re: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole

Ok great. Only 1 of my 4 pics from the last response showed up. Oh well, here is what I saw for the "EL" on the Defender web site.
by svShiira
Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole
Replies: 13
Views: 2877

Re: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole

Thanks for the info. Yes, Shiira is a sloop with ~100% jib on furler and a staysail rigged on a permanent stay. See pic. I was thinking of sharing the staysail halyard for the pole topping lift. Halyard currently led to cockpit but that can change to mast. I will try your suggestions on the hook arr...
by svShiira
Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole
Replies: 13
Views: 2877

Re: How to Choose Correct Whiskerpole

I'm finally ready to purchase a Wpole now that I found the DIY WP Mast Mount Chock video. Eureka moment! Boat is a Fuji32 Sloop. My only concern is my many external halyards and getting them caught in the mast-mounted hooks for the downhaul security line. Could the hooks be mounted on the ends of th...