Lots of old spin poles at places like Bacon's. Cut one down, switch ends. But a new tube might be cheaper.
On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 12:28 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > BTW, you can buy 7 feet of 3.5 aluminum tubing for $102 online at: > > > https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=4740&step=4&showunits=inches&id=71&top_cat=0 > > Just make sure you are buying the correct ID and OD. > > Dennis C. > > On Fri, Dec 7, 2018 at 11:04 AM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Listers: >> >> Different topic for the collective wisdom of the group. The reaching >> strut that came with my boat did not match up with the deck mounts, both in >> terms of the end fittings and pole length. I bought replacement deck mount >> fittings and was going to mount them closer together, but decided to study >> the issue to try to figure out why a prior owner shortened the strut (and >> whether a longer strut is necessary). We concluded this past summer that: >> a) the extra foot or so of length will definitely help protect the aft >> stanchions much better; and b) the prior owner probably broke the original >> strut and decided to rebuild it using the undamaged portion (or obtained a >> replacement strut from someone else). >> >> The tubing is 3 1/2”. I am only aware of Forespar selling this >> type/size tubing. I need about 6 1/2’ of tubing, but the shortest length >> Forespar sells is 12 feet, which is expensive. Shipping is also expensive, >> even if the pole is cut to the desired length. I really don’t want to >> spend $500 or so to extend the reaching strut to its original length. >> Suggestions? >> >> Matt Wolford >> C&C 42 Custom >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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