High Pole Qn's

[imported_JamesL]

Hi Guys,
Im looking at installing a high pole into my ski boat. Iv been looking at the designs available over the net and i was wondering why they only have a front strap? Iwould have thought they needed straps on the sides as well like a sailing boat mast to stop the pole from being pulled over sidways. Is there something i dont know?

Also is it best to have the pole base as far forwards as possible or in the centre of the boat?

Thanks James

 

[tommays]

Re: High Pole Qn's

Your looking at one like this Which is made to extend and EXISTING POLE which is built into the orginal hull

You need to look a tripod or a tower to fit a boat that does not have anything right now

Tommays

 

[sabastianunf]

Re: High Pole Qn's

Why a pole? In my opinion they are ugly, unstable and not a good idea if your boat does not already have one - also the lines always get in the way. I suggest a tower - just put one on my boat and I love it. I got mine from www.monstertower.com - there are cheaper ones out there but the monstertower looks way better and they stand behind thier product. Mine is very stable, quiet and actually helps my cover fit better.

 

[salty87]

Re: High Pole Qn's

straps on the side wouldn't stop it from being pulled over. the reason you don't need them is that a rider is not going to exert any lateral force on the pole. they are being pulled in a mostly straight line behind the boat, there's a little lateral pulling but not enough to justify a strap.

pull your ropes in when you're done, a passing boat could get your rope tied up in their prop. i wouldn't want to be around for that. (passing boats shouldn't be so close but there are horror stories out there)