Storing Spinnaker Pole

[benemly]

Rather than store the pole on the deck I am looking for some kind of clip that I could put on the stanchions that would then hold the spinnaker pole - does anyone know if this type of thing exists?

 

[LORDNELSON]

I do not know about stanchion clips but have you considered the Selden arrangement for clipping the pole to the front side of the mast?

 

[oldsaltoz]

G'day Ben,

Have you considered Velcro straps or rope loops?

Hope this helps

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[chippie]

Light webbing with those plastic snap buckles like some lifejackets have is another alternative.

 

[Jacket]

I've seen clips like this- some of the "posher" production boats seem to come with them as standard. Not sure who makes them, but I'd have thought that your local chandler should be able to find and order them for you. Alternatively, your rigger probably can get hold of them for you.

 

[3reefs]

Like you, I got fed up with tripping over my pole on the deck. So I fitted it to the front of the mast: it rattled lots then tried to nibble the leech of my jib when tacking.

I put lots of self-amalgamating tape around the middle of 3 stanchions to prevent rattles, then used 3 short sail ties. I have hardly noticed that the pole was there.

Hope this low cost solution helps.

 

[dickh]

I believe West Marine in the US has these in their catalogue - go to their website. Or just tie it on like I do. Much cheaper.

dickh
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[Viking]

Ive seen two type you can buy. One type is a stanchion fixed SS ring one end which you push one end of the pole through in which it rests. The other end is also a ring I believe with a small bar with you clip the other end to secure it in position.
The other is a deck mounted system, which you have to be more exact when fitting. Its a plastic sleeve system, with a short sleeve end. Again which you push one end of the pole into, the other end as a similar sleeve again with a metal bar to which you clip and secure the pole.
You can get both systems from any chandleries.

 

[davel]

I have mine fitted to the boom. Works fine.

Dave L.

 

[xeitosaphil]

Rather than store the pole on the deck I am looking for some kind of clip that I could put on the stanchions that would then hold the spinnaker pole - does anyone know if this type of thing exists?

Hi,
Yes they do exist see link

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=SEA_15_71&jump=0&cat_id=GENPOL002

But at £17.00 each+ postage I made my own, using two pieces of iroko with a hole drilled in the centre the size of the stantion and two 8mm S/S U bolts at £5.00 each by shopping arround

see also link

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=AFX_7_34107&jump=0&cat_id=

Just drill the U bolts and bolt them together before you drill the center hole, round over the ends, and you have got it? Two for £12.00 as opposed to two for £35.00 + postage?

 

[rickym]

Used these on the last boat http://www.force4.co.uk/1684/Force-4-Spinnaker-Pole-Holder.html perfect!

 

[nimbusgb]

A loop of old 7*19 cable with a piece of clear hose over it and thimbles crimped on at each end bolted to one stanchion an a u bolt bolted to another. Pass one end of the pole through the loop and clip the parrot hook to the u bolt.

 

[Boo2]

Hi,
Yes they do exist see link

http://www.marine*****com/product.asp?pf_id=SEA_15_71&jump=0&cat_id=GENPOL002

Note that huge numbers of people on these forums have had horribly bad experiences with marinemegaw*nk and that you can get the same part from MarineStore.

Boo2

 

[Cloven]

I use rope loops - cost virtually nothing and no problems after 10 years of use.

One loop on Pushpit and one on guardrail - works a treat

 

[AIDY]

Rather than store the pole on the deck I am looking for some kind of clip that I could put on the stanchions that would then hold the spinnaker pole - does anyone know if this type of thing exists?

yes it does see some of the posts below.....

however if your boats bigger than 30 odd foot i'd recommend storing on a track against the mast.... more expensive way of doing it but unless it's a carbon pole it's getting too heavy to lug around the boat.

 

[merlin3688]

I think a track and car system is the best way to go esp on a bigger boat however you need to check you can fit a pole in on the front of the mast, sometimes the deck light may be in the way and moving that up can be a big job. I have also had people just fitting an eye at the top and putting the piston end in that, It then just hangs from the top and and into a bottom eye, not ideal but cheaper then a track.

 

[Emjaytoo]

Used these on the last boat http://www.force4.co.uk/1684/Force-4-Spinnaker-Pole-Holder.html perfect!

We use those and they are very good. Pole stowed away for winter in this pic.

 

[Ruffles]

I use two stainless steel rings threaded onto the wire rail. Then use the pole ends to clip on.

 

[knuterikt]

Like this

Found here http://www.nawa.fi/site/en/holders.html

or this

found here http://www.noa.se/en

 

[PetiteFleur]

I use rope loops - cost virtually nothing and no problems after 10 years of use.

One loop on Pushpit and one on guardrail - works a treat

I also use rope loops at each end, one at the base of a stanchion and the other on the pushpit - but I have had to wrap a rope several times around one of the pushpit legs as the Ali. was corroding against the SS.
I do like the 'U' bolt and Iroko system though - I sense a small project if I can find a couple of 'U' bolts in my shed.