WhiskerPole
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Partially installed whisker pole track
The track is attached by bolts that screw into holes that I had to drill and tap.
From Mast
Finally Done
After attaching the top half of the track (alignment was a bear) and adding a block for a topping lift, the track is done.
From Mast
Travel car block used to lift the base of the pole up for storage
From Mast
Whisker pole is storage position.
The inside end of the pole is lifted up on the track by the block and line.
From Mast
The whisker pole as stowed on the mast.
The outside end of the pole is locked into a deck chock at the base of the mast.
From Mast
Movable Chock
Note the movable chock that slides up and down on the track and is used to stabilize the pole when vertical.
From Mast
