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Justin
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Initially Posted - 03/06/2006 : 14:49:41

Where does everyone store their spinaker pole? Mine is ~10-12' long and I either store it on the cabin floor, from the steps to all the way to the v-berth or place it in the rear quarter berth extending onto the settee. When I work on the boat, I put it on the dock to get it out of the way. It is so big and it doesn't seem like there really is a good place to store it. I thought about storing it at home until I need it, but it won't fit in my car. I've seen larger boats mount them on the deck, but I'm not sure if that works well for our C-25s. Can anyone give me any recommendations or let me know what you do?

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Justin
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 15:21:33

I have a set of chocks that keep attach to the stanchions. Other boats have them on the deck in similar chocks.

Take a look at this page from Mauri Pro Sailing

[url="http://www.mauriprosailing.com/Forespar/Forespar-techinfo/Forespar-Spinnaler-Pole-Storage.htm"]Mauri Pro spinnaker pole storage[/url]

There are a couple of different methods. If you decide to buy from them, there is an affiliate link on our links page.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 15:38:26

Hi Justin, my plan is to buy the u shaped boom handle holders from WM and run it right along the settee bottom directly behind my calfs if I were sitting. The other thing you can do is use the same holders and store it vertically up the mast. Cheers.

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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 17:42:19

Hey Dennis.. I was thinking of doing the same but I don't know what 'boom handle holders' are... searching using this term on the WM site wasn't helpful. Can you provide a link or part#? TIA..

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 18:19:52

Hi Bill, this is what I am using, with the addition of a velco strap to ensure it does not go anywere. Cheers.

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Kip C
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 18:48:31

I don't have a spinnaker pole, but a 7-17 whisker pole. Similar to Duane's set up, but I have a loop of cable where the lifeline attaches to the bow pulpit, and one chock on the stanchion. The pole lays or hangs parallel to the deck.

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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 18:54:58

Those might work for a whisker pole Dennis, but a spin pole might be a bit big for those. I'd seriously consider the deck chocks or the ones that fit on the stanchions for something the diameter of a spin pole. You don't need that nonsense wasting space in the cabin anyway.

If you do, there is a techtip regarding storing a spin pole in the cabin -- check out this tech tip.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/tech/tech25/pictures/poles.jpg

One note - I don't think the setee extends that far out in all makes and models or years. The chocks you see are usually used on deck.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 19:27:02

Thanks for the tips so far. I'll take a look at some of those options.

Duane, I remember seeing that tech tip, but is that spinaker pole seperated in two pieces or is it two different poles? I don't recall mine being able to come apart and it is pretty much the length of the entire cabin floor, from the companionway all the way into the head.

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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 19:50:17

Justin,

I have both my spinnaker and whisker pole stored identically to the pic Duane sent.

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djn
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 19:50:55

Right on Duane, I am thinking of my whisker pole. Cheers.

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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 20:24:47

Justin, that is both a spinnaker pole and a whisker pole. If your spin pole is that long, it isn't class legal, if your whisker pole is that long, odds are it is collapsible. Spin pole diameters begin at around 2 or 2.5; whisker poles are usually smaller.

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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 00:19:13

On my 82 I did this.

On my 89 I am doing this, it is an Aussie ring at the pullpit and a stainless ring on a shackle back on the lifeline. I can sow a pole with out collapsing it and handle different lengths as well.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 07:26:22

I don't have any good photos showing the entire length, but here are two photos I do have. I'm pretty sure it is spinaker pole diameter and not a whisker pole. I also don't remember seeing any way to shorten its length. There aren't any holes with a button to lock in different increments.

In these pictures, the pole is against the transom. I'm pretty sure it also has the same tip on both ends. Is this pole too large for our C-25s?

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 07:32:23

10'6 for spin poles.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 10:10:47

I know mine are shots of my whisker pole but I believe either solution would work for you as well. I like my new placement out on the life line a lot.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 11:33:19

Frank, I like your setup. It looks simple, requires no drilling, and is off the deck. One question though, what is an Aussie ring? I did a google search but couldn't find anything that seemed related to a clip.

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Response Posted - 03/07/2006 : 12:32:50

An Aussie Ring is the halyard device used on many Hobies,here is a link to Murrays, (an awesome company)
[url="http://www.murrays.com/archive/30.pdf"]Aussie ring[/url]
It is a large SS ring with a shackle welded to it. I shackle it to the lifeline D ring on the pulpit and it provides a steady target for the one end. I use a loose SS ring and shackle on the lifeline. I could use the loose rings and shackles on both ends.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 03/18/2006 : 09:57:28

Well, I was just looking at my photos of my boat and noticed that my bow pulpit is different than your's Frank. My lifelines attach on the bottom of the pulpit near the deck. Unlike your's that attach at the top of the pulpit. So, I don't have a D ring on the top. I'm wondering if there is a way to clamp a ring onto the pulpit. Guess I'll have to look around. Anyone seen something that might work?

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Response Posted - 03/18/2006 : 11:22:36

Hi Justin, I was in WM the other day and saw a clamp on attach ring for the pulpit sized tubing. I thing the way your boat is, is normal and allows the jib to swing out without bunching on top of the life line. That is the way might is too. Cheers.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/18/2006 : 22:39:23

I have a novel solution: using a small section of PVC screwed to the mast, the pole is slipped up through the ring and clipped at the mast ring below. works great!!

The pics are a little fuzzy but you can see the pole along the mast.

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Justin
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Response Posted - 03/27/2006 : 09:34:45

I really like your method John. I think that is what I will try if I can figure out a way to reach up to drill a hole for the PVC ring. I measured my pole and it is 10' 6" and 2 1/2" in diameter. Your method places it totally out of the way and would only require a simple piece of PVC. Does your's wobble around a little and can that cause any issues?

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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 07:39:45

I'm not sure if this will work for a spinnaker pole but, when I am not using my 7-17 whisker I store it below along the side of the starboard settee. I fabricated chocks out of 2" PVC which, if cut and notched to the correct size, allows the pole to snap in and out of them easily.

Unfortunatley I'm still looking for a suitable system to store the pole on deck, ready for use, on the days that I am club racing. You've all given me some food for thought though.

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 09:27:33

I really like how John carries the pole on the mast and the use of PVC pipe cut to carry it too. Wonder if this would work on the deck close to the bow for racing. We always have an exciting time when we have to jibe at the mark after a down wind leg and get the pole out of the way with all it's lines. Keeping the pole from catching a line when it is stored during a tack is a concern too. I have a picture of how I store my whisker poles and gaff: the 7-17 and the 12 gaff with the lighter whisker pole. I store the spinaker pole behind the cushion in chocks for cruising.

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John V.
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Response Posted - 03/28/2006 : 10:27:33

I wish I could claim credit for the Idea but I got it from venerable C25 sailor Mike Hetzman. Gracie and I ran into him and his family in Blind River Ont. during one of our North Channel cruises. It doesn't rattle really, and is very easy to get at. I like the fact that I don't have to carry it forward and can pay attention to crossing the deck with both hands tending to safety. Once at the mast I can snap my safety line to the mast before I reach up to release the pole. I wish I had a better picture.

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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 09:41:26

John,

How did I miss your idea on our cruise last year? PVC rules!

Can't wait to race with you in Cleveland. I just baught a new truck and am planning on the 2007 nationals if they are within reasonable hauling distance. Wanna crew for me?

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John V.
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Response Posted - 04/01/2006 : 00:34:00

Sure thing Al....Have you been following my stove thread? We will have good eats at the Cleveland party.

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