[Rhodes22-list] Topping lift and whisker pole

[Rory Orkin]

Sounds neat.. I am a little unsure on the lateral force on the chain plate..
but hey.. wind is wind and if it works...I will drink to that :-)  Thanks


R22RumRunner wrote:
> 
> Rory,
> I use a whisker pole with my 175, but don't need a topping lift, In fact,  
> even though I mounted an eye on the front of the mast, I usually just
> attach it  
> to one of the stays near the bottom. It makes it easier to deploy than  
> having to go forward. I can usually set it this way from inside the cabin.
> I  have 
> made some marks with a magic marker so I know how far out to adjust the 
> pole, 
> depending on sail placement and windage.
>  
> Rummy
> 
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