"Armond Perretta" wrote in message
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Another possibility is to stow the gear either on deck (which is a "pia"
to
fit), or using stanchion-mounted gear. I use these plastic
stanchion-mounted fittings for the whisker pole and they work well. Not
perfectly, but well enough.


If I use the Forespar collapsible pole, the shorter length would be much
easier to store on deck or on the stanchions. However, while doing a lot of
downwind sailing, I would like to leave it stored on the mast while for
windward work, I could always put it in a deck or stanchion storage.

I really don't need any more weight or windage on my mast. (mast steps and
oversized rod rigging is enough to cause her to heal over under bare poles,
at the dock.)

Steve
s/v Good Intentions