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i was jusr going to use an adjustable length one. Can i use the type you stab through the clew, or do i need the one with clasps on each end

well, on mine, there is a black plactic loop type thing one end snapes into, and then it restv ertically up the mast and clips into a c clip to hold it vertically

i need to know the lenght of the factory whisker pole so i can eith make one or order one. Mine fell off the mast mount in rough waer and is now in the bottom of hefner. I was hoping just to get a telescoping one from west marine. Is out pole shorter then 8 ft?

i have just switched over to 8mm, same as 5/16. i just think the older style makes more sense.

i have a 2001 mod 3 and have noticed my jib cars differ form the mod 1's in dry dock next to me. Thiers seem to have a swiveling dead eye lead to a swiveling arm with the cleat on it. Where as mine simple havs a plastic "d" to a cleat, no swiveling at all. It seem this older design would work...

i was just confused on the meaning of rake. I have the roler furler, so i guess it needs to stay at the top. What are some general setting to use on the adjustment. CUrrently , i am usig the forth hole up ( so thats 3 holes futher up then having the mast raked back as much as possible.) is...

ok, does rake refer to forward to rearward rake? ( mast leans toward the from or rear of boat). Also, if i use the last hole on the forestay,. that will rake the mast forward, correct? Also, can i put the adjuster at the bottom of the forestay insted of on top on the mast for easier adjustment

i was out on the lake last week, when the wind really picked up and small white caps started to form. I furled up the jib, but at times just the main seemed to much. Is there a good way to reef these sails? any help or ideas would be great.

in the owners manual, they describe tuning the mast by either tightening the front stay and loosening the sides, or vise versa. I understand this will sweep the mast forward or back wards, but what am i trying to achieve? They say there will be little pressure on the tiller in light wnds...

i am wanting to put a small trolling motor on my 14.2, and mount the battery in the storage area in the front. I do have a few questions. First, what size motor? i was thinking maybe a 40 lbs thrust. Also, what shaft length, most are 36, but some are 30 inches. THird, what size battery, i...