Spinnaker Pole End Fittings |
Spinnaker Pole End Fittings We at Mauri Pro how important it is to switch the pole around for the perfect spinnaker gybe. A spinnaker pole end fitting can make a world of difference for your bowman when gybing the pole for your spinnaker. A pole that is poorly maintained or damaged may have difficulties with locking in the new guy or even the pole ring. Simply switching the spinnaker pole end can speed up the completion of a gybe and allow the bowman to quickly and efficiently attach the pole. Forespar Spinnaker Pole End Fittings Forespar provides a multitude of spinnaker pole end fittings which are designed to meet the needs of different environments as well as different accommodations for different styles of gybing the spinnaker pole. For dip-pole gybes, Forespar has the UTS and TS inboard end fitting which is designed to quickly attach onto the spinnaker pole car with the quick press of a lever. These sockets type spinnaker pole end fittings will lock into place using a mast toggle pin. The Forespar GP outboard end fitting work using an internal trip mechanism located on the poles. Once the pole is loaded and the end is triggered, the spinnaker pole will be ready to go. The Forespar UGPS end fitting is ideal for the dip pole gybes as the end fitting includes an internal trip mechanism that is designed to engage the jaws as the new guy is loaded into the pole. The UTR fitting is used with an internal tip function as well as a outside trigger to assist in engaging the jaws on the pole. The UXP end fitting from Forespar is designed to be used with a line which is used to open and shut the jaws. The spring on the jaw will close the end automatically once the spectra line on the jaw is released. This fitting can also be jammed onto a spinnaker pole ring or with the new guy, which can speed up the process as the bowman will not need to pull the line to load the jaws every time. Harken Spinnaker Pole End Fittings Harken Spinnaker Pole End Fittings are strong, simple to operate, and reliable. All Harken Pole Ends are hard-anodized aluminum with stainless steel pistons and pins. Piston-type ends offer internal and external release levers. Use on outboard and inboard ends of poles for small and mid-sized offshore boats. Toggle track slides for spinnaker poles accept bells and come with or without pinstops. Selden Spinnaker Pole End Fittings The Selden offers two types of spinnaker end fittings. The composite spinnaker end fittings from Selden are offered for the small and medium sized spinnaker poles from Selden. The medium sized composite end fittings come with the option of including a trip trigger function for a quick jaw closing. The Aluminium end fittings are intended for the large Selden poles intended dip pole gybes. All of the outboard aluminium spinnaker pole end fittings include the trigger function on the jaws. Maintenance for Spinnaker Pole End Fittings We recommend rinsing your spinnaker pole end fittings with with freshwater periodically throughout the year. If you are in a saltwater environment, it is suggested to do a freshwater rinse more frequently. If there is dust, dirt or salt debris that is jamming up the spinnaker pole end fittings, a mild non-detergent soap and freshwater solution can be used to clear up the end fitting pistons by applying the solution and opening and closing the piston. |
