I have a spinny pole on my 22, but I am thinking about carrying a jib stick as well, the pole I have seems a bit long for booming out the genny, any ideas about the best length for a jib stick?

Cheers, Ray.

Seal 22 MK3 "Morveren" Number 384

(the last one built by John Baker)

A more technical term for a jib stick is Whisker Pole.

And if you Google "What is the correct length for a Whisker Pole?" you'll be led to:

http://www.forespar.com/whiskerPoleSeminar.shtml  which will answer your question.

Forespar is a long established American company with an excellent reputation in the field of accessories for smaller sailing cruisers; and their products are distributed in the UK by

http://www.improducts.co.uk/brands/forespar/ 

Of course most spar manufacturers, eg Selden & Z-spars, also offer Whisker Poles, but Forespar's range includes simple telescopic ones that are ideal for smaller cruisers.

Hope this helps.

Geoff Sheddick

Parker 27/146 "Stroller'

Those links were very useful, and I now have the info I required[8D] By the 'eck this forum's good sometimes innit?[:)]

Best, Ray.

Seal 22 MK3 "Morveren" Number 384

(the last one built by John Baker)