[Alberg30] spinnaker and spinnaker pole

[Mike Lehman]

I have an old pole. You can have it. It is really heavy and has the old
wooden ends. One end is missing the piston. I was going to make a mail box
post out of it, but if you want it it's yours. Just come get it.


----- Original Message -----
From: "J Bergquist" <j at ship.saic.com>
To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] spinnaker and spinnaker pole


> Michael-
>
> good luck finding a used pole. I tried for a year, with no real success.
> Maybe I didn't look hard enough. Finally I just gave up and bought a
> pole blank from Fawcett's (about $175), then bought end fittings that
> were on sale at APS. I built a 2.5" diameter pole. That's what most
> folks said was good. They may still have some trigger fittings on sale
> at APS. check out http://www.apsltd.com
>
> My problem with the used poles is that Bacon's has a lot of stuff, but
> they never have exactly what you're looking for. Their poles were
> usually too short (too long would be fine...I could just cut it). Or
> they were in really bad condition. My eventual conclusion was that you
> should just build yourself a new one. It's gonna cost you about $250.
>
> There is the off chance that someone reading this list has a pole they'd
> be willing to part with. I am hopeful for you.
>
> Sorry I didn't make the race this weekend. I was racing in a 5o5 regatta
> which got canceled both days anyway because of wind (none) and fog
> (lots). We still had a good time blasting around the harbor with no
> visibility on sunday. Scary but fun...
>
> I hope y'all had a good time in St. Mikes!
>
> ciao
>
> J
>
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