I also had a telescoping whisker pole with the same issue. Forespar sells repair kits for the locking mechanism: http://www.forespar.com/products/sail-pole-lock-repair-kit.shtml
Mine was a gift from a friend and I didn't know the brand. I removed the locking mechanism and simply drilled bunch of holes which can be used to lock it in different lengths with a few long clevis pins. Not as user friendly but it works just fine now! Cheers,Aaron R.Admiral Maggie,1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540Annapolis, MD From: rickbr...@earthlink.net To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:53:12 -0400 Subject: Stus-List Forespar whisker pole questions I have a 12’ to 18’ line adjustable Forespar telescoping whisker pole. It was working perfectly until I loaned it to someone to use in a race. When it was returned, it was bound up and almost impossible to extend and retract. Also, the two end fittings were no longer aligned, like the pole had been subject to twisting. I have tried lubricating the pole and forced it to the telescoped and retracted positions several times by hooking it onto the trailer hitch of my Jeep and pulling/pushing on the other end of the pole, and it seems to work fairly easily over a portion of the range of travel. But near full extension and fully retracted, the pole is still bound up. Does anyone have experience with one of these poles? I’m particularly interested in recommended maintenance and service instructions. I’d also like to get an exploded view of the inner workings of the pole. I suspect that the binding might be cause by something twisted/bent inside, but I don’t see an obvious way to open the pole up. Any advise would be appreciated. Rick BrassWashington, NC _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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