Whisker pole arrangement for Alberg30
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:35 pm
Good afternoon,
My upcoming project is to install a proper whisker pole on my Alberg 30. Presently, my mast has the original 1 inch aluminum T-Track on the leading edge that should accommodate a sliding car with the ring for the whisker pole. I am planning on purchasing a Forespar HD 7-15ft telescoping pole. I have reviewed James Baldwin's video taken aboard a similar boat on a shakedown cruise and gained some valuable insight. However, I do have some questions.
1. Storage of pole. Mast vs deck chocks?
2. I don't have a topping lift for the pole. I do have a spinnaker halyard. Can I use the halyard to take weight off the pole or would that create more chafe on the halyard at top. If I do have to add a topping lift mid mast, what type of tackle should I use?
3. Do I need a bridle on the pole or can the topping/lift attach to the outer end of the pole?
Thanks for your input,
Marcelo
My upcoming project is to install a proper whisker pole on my Alberg 30. Presently, my mast has the original 1 inch aluminum T-Track on the leading edge that should accommodate a sliding car with the ring for the whisker pole. I am planning on purchasing a Forespar HD 7-15ft telescoping pole. I have reviewed James Baldwin's video taken aboard a similar boat on a shakedown cruise and gained some valuable insight. However, I do have some questions.
1. Storage of pole. Mast vs deck chocks?
2. I don't have a topping lift for the pole. I do have a spinnaker halyard. Can I use the halyard to take weight off the pole or would that create more chafe on the halyard at top. If I do have to add a topping lift mid mast, what type of tackle should I use?
3. Do I need a bridle on the pole or can the topping/lift attach to the outer end of the pole?
Thanks for your input,
Marcelo