[Alberg30] spinnaker pole deal

[J Bergquist]

Does anybody in the Annapolis area need a spinnaker pole?

I was down at APS today  to pick up my end fittings (they have 2.5" end 
fittings on sale for $54 apiece, FYI). They quoted me a cost of $348 
plus $100 shipping for a new pole blank. WOW.

So I called around a bit and found an aluminum extrusion wholesaler who 
will sell me a 20 foot length for $6.95 per foot. And I found an outfit 
in Baltimore who can anodize a 10 foot length for $75.

My only issue is that this would give me 2 spinnaker poles (each blank 
will be 10' long, then add the length of the end fittings, and you have 
a class legal 10.5 feet). Since I only need one pole, I was thinking 
maybe somebody else wants one and is interested in going in on this with 
me? I figure the cost per person will be between $150 and $175 all told 
for a new anodized aluminum pole blank.

Please e-mail me off list if you're interested.

J Bergquist
Calliope #287

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