I recently inherited this 105" pole. Now I am not sure if it is a whisker pole or spinnaker pole.
Can anyone direct me on this.
I also do not have anyway of attaching it to the mast. I have seen the tracks that are installed on the front of the mast. Is there any other way that it can be attached to the mast - such as a ring? How is yours, do you have an image of it that you can post.
Thanks for the help.
The complete view
The ends are identical
This is the cable with a ting in the middle
It has a fixed lenght
Haro;
Looks like you have a spinnaker pole there but you should be able to use effectively for a wisker pole providing it is long enough for the foot of your jib. Ronstan makes several pieces of hardware that will enable you to use it. A simple ring on the mast is all that is usually needed but a ring on a sliding track will provided greater flexibility with respect to adjustments. You'll find the pole will be a great asset to your down wind sailing. You'll just have to measure it and see how it works with your particular jib.The pole (or pipe) is usually the cheapest part. It is the end fittings that are unreasonably expensive.
Bill
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
Haro, This is definitely a Spinnaker Pole, However, it is not a Spinn. Pole for a Catalina 36. It is for a much smaller Boat. A Catalina 36 Spinn. Pole would be appr. 172" inches ( 14.33" feet ). It probably won't work very well as a Whisker Pole, since it is so short.
Clifford Bassett
s/v " Red Dog "
1984 C-36 Hull # 260
M25 SR/FK
Holland, Michigan