Spinnaker pole pad eye

[offshore]

Hi
We would like to put a pad eye on the fordeck of our 36i to attach a spinnaker pole downhaul. I think this is standard on the performace model. Can anyone give some info on the correct location. I hate drilling holes in the wrong spots.

offshore("Bad Habits" 36i)

[Trevor]

Hello offshore,

I have a spinnaker pole that I intend to use as a whisker pole to pole out the genoa. I am interested on the best way to store the pole on the foredeck. Do you know the best way most people store the pole?

I don't have a track on the front of the mast and I am considering simply putting some fittings on the stanchions to hold the pole.

Regards,

Trevor

[Geoff]

I had to come out of retirement for this one.

When a boat is made the areas for spinnaker poles and blocks are normaaly included in the mouldings. These can be seen as smooth bits of gelcoat. Look at the foredeck and you will probably see a smooth bit in the middle just behind the anchor locker.

Trevor my friend.... There are various fittings that you can get to store the pole on the stanchions. Ask you Jeanneau dealer for the factory option first and then go here...

www.mauriprosailing.com/Forespar/Forespar-techinfo/Forespar-Spinnaler-Pole-Storage.htm

Happy sailing.

Geoff.

[Trevor]

Good on you Geoff!!,

I have been missing your threads!! I wondered if you were still listening across the forum.

Thanks for the advice. I think the stanchions is the way to go because I have an aversion to drilling holes in the deck. ;D

Regards,

Trevor

[Geoff]

No worries mate

Now for Geoffs tip of the day.

A stanchion system will be a clamp. Put self amagamating tape around the stanchion that the clamp will hide. This will have 2 effects, ONE the screws will not need to be done up as tight as the tape will act as a sponge and take the strain and TWO the tape will also act as a suspension and take the strain when the boat moves and keeping the clamp tight.

Geoff.

[MartyB]

this is what I use to store my whisker pole, and soon a spin pole. Similar in design to what Geoff uses.

I have at track on the front of my mast to put the pole ring. Much nice than just putting it there bolted to the mast. If you are using a Symetric spin, then you can raise or lower the pole end to get better shape etc out of a spin with an adjustible pole end at the mast. Same is true for a whisker pole, if your flying a furling headsail, then when it is fully deplored, the clew hit angle etc will be different than if it is partially furled, same if you use multiple headsails like I do, ie a 155 deck sweeper, a 140 cruising jib at life line ht, or my 110 that is cabin deck ht but in reality, in the middle of the 140 and 155 as far as actual ht due to what carrs they get hooked to.

So if you can, get a tack on the front of the mast for the pole end.

marty

[offshore]

Hi all

Thanks for the various info. There is a smooth spot just aft of the anchor winch and I have since found a photo (in the brochure) that shows the downhall attached here and the tweakers next to the lifeline gates. I thought that spot was a bit far forward but I guess that is where it goes. We intend to fit a track and store the pole on the mast. Marty do you have a track with a purchase for up and down or just pin stops.

cheers

Offshore

[Geoff]

Offshore

If the pole you are going to have has a wire on it and the down haul attached in the middle of that wire on a spinning snap shackle it will make it easier to gybe the kite.

Good luck.

Geoff.

[MartyB]

Offshore,

Currently my pad eye has a wing nut that holds it to the mast, no pin holes per say. The plan is to install a line control system, so things can get adjusted from the cockpit.

Also not that it matters, the other two respondents have 36i's as you do, I have an older Arcadia, not that in reality it should make a difference, as I need what you need, and vice versa for how we set these things up.

If you install a line control, you "WILL" be drilling a few more holes in the cabin top etc for some cleats of some sort, along with some holes in the front of the mast for a track and the appropriate blocks etc too. I have about 2 triple and a double spinlock clutch on ea side of the cabin top for the reef lines, boom lift, 2 jib, 1 ea spin and main halyard, boom vang, out haul, Cunningham/front reef hook, and one free on the outside for the 110 that has carrs on the front of the cabin top for really tight sheeting angles of about 8* or there abouts.

Then of course, I have a double high triple deck organizer on port side, and double stacked quad on the starboard side too!.

marty