Why yes Jerry, I would be happy to discuss the role of 'multi-purpose' items found on the cheap guys boat set up for racing. A bucket -preferably collapsable - will serve manifold roles. A whisker pole becomes a -handy billy, boat hook, downwind pole, and when in the hands of a world class paddler - even a paddle! The pole of preference is a Forespar ADJ 6-12 as the cross section/weight are not so much as to become a burden when employed as a 'paddle'. In the interest of brevity I while save the other 'multi-purpose ' applications for later posts. ( We were actually hauling along down the slip fairway with Dr.Jerry floggin' the water! - yours truly had some sort of an outboard engine issue that afternoon) But Jerry - What 'caliber' is recommended for the bloody outboard motor? Take Care,Have Fun, Go sailing GO In a message dated 8/3/2009 9:47:28 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jerry@jerrymontgomery.org writes: Gary- Could you give us a brief discussion on which whisker pole works best as a paddle? Couldn't resist that! jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <GILASAILR@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 9:24 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Mast fitting for whisker pole

Howard, Between APS,Mauri Pro, Jamestown for the esoteric, Jerry Montgomery Rigging, these are the best deals this ex MIP has been able to root out.

(ask anyone who knows me - I am a cheap one - heck I haven't even painted the other side of my boat yet!)

The WM Store in my neighborhood is just down the street (Mr.Mulligan worked there way back when) and if you need them - you need them and are glad they are there. I just think the idea of 'consolidating retail sales' is usually only good for ONE entity. That is never the consumer.

Take Care,Have Fun,Go Sailing. GO

One week til my trip to the Great South Bay to see family and sail! YeeeeeHah

In a message dated 8/3/2009 7:24:52 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, haudsley@tranquility.net writes:

GO:

Good information!!!

For reference, I priced Mauri for the 6-12 foot HD Whisker pole (although I've used the same Regular Forespar 6-12 whisker pole for close to 10 years and have not had any problems with it yet):

http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FOR406300&Category_Code=FORHEA

Roughly $305 vs. $390 for the same thing from WM. I won't say I've stopped buying from WM entirely, as they have two stores within 90 miles of me. Sometimes, you need things today, and there is only one other local option I'm aware of in Missouri I can go for sail related stuff such as blocks, running rigging, etc. But I have found a lot of other options when time allows.

I'll put Mauri down as one of them.

Howard

On Aug 2, 2009, at 1:38 PM, GILASAILR@aol.com wrote:

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Howard, Check out Mauri Pro Sailing for their pricing - NFIW but I find good prices and excellent service esp. if it is a "part number order" GO

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