I got a spinnaker with Andiamo when I bought her, but I have never tried it out. This season's goal is to get it flying! I have got the sail, haliard, sheets, blocks, winches and a pole. However, my pole is only 2.8 m long and I think it should be 3.7 m (the distance from the pole fitting on the mast to the stem head. Any experts out there who could set me right?

Cheers! Neil

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Hello Neil

My pole is now 3.7m, it was about 6 inches longer, but I cut it shorter to fit between the fitting on the mast and the stem head. It makes a nice grab rail when working on the fore deck.

Mike Edwards

Seal 28 "Aztec"

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Hi Mike - so my pole is too short. What diameter is your pole? I might be able to extend mine a bit if its not too spindly. It's 2 inches in diameter.

Cheers! Neil

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hello Neil

At first I thought 2 inches was a bit small, but I have just found the bit I cut off, in the shed, and it is exactly 2 inches diameter.

I must admit that Aztec did not have a spinnaker, only a cruising chute, but I should think the pole would be the same for both.

Mike Edwards

Seal 28 "Aztec"

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