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30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair #15877 09/26/14 11:11 PM 09/26/14 11:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA David Erwin OP J30.us
David Erwin OP J30.us Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA	After 30+ years, one of the ends on our Spinnaker pole has failed. Anyone know where I can purchase a used replacement part? Dave (aka Zephyr) Last edited by David Erwin; 09/26/14 11:11 PM.

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Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: David Erwin] #15878 09/27/14 07:13 AM 09/27/14 07:13 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI Rhapsody #348 Past J/30 Class President
Rhapsody #348 Past J/30 Class President Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI	Dave, From the Equipment Suppliers page on the class website, check the Rigrite page for 2.5" spinnaker poles. You'll need to measure the diameter of the pole and determine the correct end fitting you have. The page I referenced is for 2.5" diameter poles. Not having the pole handy to measure, use this page to select the correct diameter, then click on the diameter to get the page with the parts for that pole. You then can scroll down to standard end fittings. I think the end fitting on the standard pole is this style. Bill Kneller Past Owner - Rhapsody J/30 #348 Projects & Documentation Core Replacement & Maintenance Blog Vento Solare J/109 #266

Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: David Erwin] #15918 10/16/14 07:59 PM 10/16/14 07:59 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 146 Melbourne, FL, USA Rob Van Name Senior Member
Rob Van Name Senior Member Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 146 Melbourne, FL, USA	Dave, Not sure if you solved this problem. I have a class aluminum pole. One end no longer trigger locks but it works. Has bridle set up. Let me know if this would be of interest. Rob sailnordicstar.blogspot.com http://careandfeedingofnordicstarpartii.blogspot.com/

Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: David Erwin] #15919 10/16/14 11:58 PM 10/16/14 11:58 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA David Erwin OP J30.us
David Erwin OP J30.us Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA	Rob thanks I found an end on eBay for $158.44. My poll is 3" in diameter so needed part - PISTON END Forespar TR-300 w/Cable-Fits 3" Tube ebay listing

Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: David Erwin] #15924 10/27/14 03:53 PM 10/27/14 03:53 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 8 Bethesda, MD beppe Forum Newbie
beppe Forum Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 8 Bethesda, MD	I have the same problem now (open end broke yesterday during a race), Dave do you still have the pole you were mentioning on Oct 16 ? Beppe

Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: beppe] #15932 10/31/14 12:39 AM 10/31/14 12:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA David Erwin OP J30.us
David Erwin OP J30.us Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA	beppe, yes I simply puchased a new end on eBay and repaired the pole - special thanks to Glen Tonguis.

Re: 30+ Year Old Spinnaker Pole Repair [Re: David Erwin] #18018 10/14/18 11:55 PM 10/14/18 11:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA David Erwin OP J30.us
David Erwin OP J30.us Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 868 New Orleans, LA, USA	Looking for another PISTON END Forespar 300-EF for 3" spinnaker pole, Anyone have one for sale by chance?

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