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2008 Sailing Catalog

2008 Sailing Catalog
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2008 Sailing Catalog

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on Forespar's marine equipment products, including banners, dealer literature, whisker poles, and various other marine accessories. It also covers warranty details and international dealer contacts.
Banners: Forespar offers 5ft x 3ft banners for store or regatta use, available in different colors and designs exclusively for dealers.
Dealer Literature and Videos: A variety of brochures and videos are available at no cost to dealers, covering products like Nova Lift and Leisure Furl systems.
International Dealers: Contact details for international dealers are provided, including phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.
Product Specifications: Detailed specifications for marine equipment such as boom vangs, chocks, cleats, and whisker poles are included, with usage recommendations.
Whisker Poles: Made from high-strength anodized aluminum, guidelines for selecting the appropriate pole based on boat length and wind conditions are provided.
Warranty Information: A limited 36-month warranty covers defects in material and workmanship, limited to the original purchaser.
Key Features of Whisker Poles: Line Control™ whisker poles combine aluminum and carbon for weight and cost savings, featuring exclusive end fittings.
Telescoping Poles: Various models with telescoping lengths and heavy-duty options are available, along with lock repair kits.
Spinnaker Poles: Customization options and guidelines for determining length based on yacht measurements are provided.
Maintenance Tips: Regular washing with fresh water is recommended, and lubricants should be avoided.
End Fittings: Ultra Series™ and Grand Prix Series fittings are designed for high strength and low weight.
Aluminum Tubing and Kits: Specifications for various sizes and weights are available, with adapting collars for larger diameter tubing.
Technical Tips: Proper attachment of end fittings and vertical pole storage recommendations are provided.
Carbon Fiber Poles: Lighter and stiffer than aluminum, with options for finishes and additional features like Kevlar chafe protection.
Specifications: Details on components and accessories for offshore poles, including compatibility with Schaefer tracks.
Procedures and Recommendations: Recommendations for vertical storage and proper component selection to prevent damage.
Norms and Standards: Emphasis on using correctly sized rings to prevent binding and potential failure.
Product Descriptions: Detailed descriptions of mast cars, pole chocks, and T-tracks, including materials and dimensions.
Overboard Safety Equipment: Recommendations for man overboard situations, including the use of a Man Overboard Pole and strobe lights.
Lanocote: Prevents corrosion and galvanization, particularly useful in marine environments.
Marelon Cleats & Chocks: Made from high-strength Marelon, resistant to environmental conditions.
Shackle Guards and Jib Rollers: Designed to protect spinnaker pole ends and extend the life of genoas.
Turnbuckle Covers: Provide a finished look and prevent snagging on turnbuckle clevis pins.
SR-3 Sail Saver™ Jib Roller: Helps skirt the foot of the jib, featuring a unique locking collar.
Nash Marine Labels: Self-adhesive, waterproof labels for safety and organization on boats.
Tiller Extensions: Available in various locking mechanisms and materials, including carbon fiber.
Marelon® Winch: Lightweight winch suitable for handling up to 200 square feet of sail.
Nova Davit™ & Nova Lift™: Systems for lifting with safe working loads, suitable for trawlers and motor yachts.
Motor Mate™: Lightweight and portable, designed for lifting outboard motors and heavy items.
Cargo Mate™: Heavy-duty aluminum lifter with a 250 lbs capacity, suitable for sailboats and powerboats.
Railfast® Hardware: Versatile mounting system for boat rails, made of corrosion-proof materials.
Mini-Galley® 2000: Compact, gimbaled marine stove using disposable propane cartridges.
Radar Spar Kits: Kits for mounting radar systems, available in aluminum and carbon fiber.
Leisure Furl™ Mainsail Boom Furling System: Custom-engineered in-boom furling system for boats, offering safety and ease of use.
Sales and Engineering: Sales manage customer relationships, while engineering designs spar systems using CAD.
Manufacturing and Quality Control: Spars are fabricated with quality control and finished with marine coatings.
Table Pedestal Systems: Made from Marelon material, with adjustable heights.
Quality and Anodizing: High-quality materials and processes ensure durability and corrosion resistance.
Ordering Options: Customers can order customized poles, kit forms, or individual fittings and tubing.
Returns and Repairs: Policy includes return authorization number and conditions for accepting returns.
Contact Information: Contact details for customer service and various departments are provided.
Conclusion: Forespar emphasizes quality and customization in its marine products, offering detailed specifications and flexible ordering options to meet customer needs.
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2008 Sailing Catalog-2

F or espar® Overseas Agents and Dealer Literature DECKHARDWARE AUSTRALASIA Email: ¡[email protected] St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles Email: [email protected] BUDGEJJMPHNPTT.A. (Main Office) St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles Email: sales @budmar.an BUDGET MARINE-ANTIGUA Jolly Harbour Boatyard Bolans, Antigua, West Indies Email: [email protected] BUDGET MARINE-BONAIRE Kaya Carlos A. Nlcolaas 4 Kralendljk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles Email: [email protected] BUDGET MARINE-GRENADA Prickly Bay, St. Georges, Granada Email: [email protected] BUDGET MARINE - ST. MARTIN...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ADAPTING COLLARS, END FITTINGS (POLES) . . . . . . . . . .8 RADAR SPAR™ ALUMINUM TUBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 RAILFAST ® AWNING POLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 REACHING STRUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 BOOM VANGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 CARGO MATE ™ . ....

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WHISKER POLES "I can't imagine sailing downwind without my whisker pole ". I make offshore passages for a living and I count on my Forespar® whisker pole. It's an aluminum and carbon, telescoping model that gives me great flexibility when poling out my headsail. The pole is robust, well engineered and easy to set. When the wind pipes-up I'm able to keep sailing on a deep reach and if it builds more I simply furl the sail, adjust the pole length and keep blasting along. I can't imagine sailing offshore without my Forespar® whisker pole. Sailing Writer Whisker poles are used to "wing out" the f...

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LINE CONTROL™ 50/50 CARBON/ALUMINUM "COMBO" WHISKER POLES These Line Control™ Whisker poles offer just the right blend of aluminum and carbon structures to provide the racing or cruising sailor weight and cost savings. They have the strength and weight savings of carbon on the inner tube and the abrasion resistance, durability and cost savings of aluminum on the outer tube. They also feature Forespar's exclusive "Ultra" end fittings (UTS socket inboard and UTR trigger outboard) for further weight reduction "PATENTED" LINE CONTROL™ WHISKER POLES Line Control™ is a proven concept in telescoping...

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SMALL TELESCOPING POLES (TWIST LOCK) Telescoping models can be adjusted to any desired length and securely locked in position with an effortless twist of the inner tube. All small poles include strong corrosion-free Lexan end fittings and a Mast Pad Eye with stainless steel screws. Outboard Ends Inboard Ends Telescopes from 53" to 93" 13 lbs. 1 " outer diameter With latch fittings on both ends Telescopes from 72" to 134"/3 lbs. 1- 1/4" outer diameter With latch fittings on both ends HEAVY DUTY TELESCOPING POLES (TWIST LOCK) These telescoping whisker poles are heavy duty two section and three...

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Forespar" offers a complete and diversified line of spinnaker poles. We manufacture eight complete end styles from which we create a multitude of combinations to fit the needs of all sailors - racers or cruisers. CUSTOM POLES & KITS Forespar" offers "customized" poles built to specific dimensions, and also "kit" poles in which both ends are left loose to allow the marine dealer or yachtsman to finish the pole himself. End fittings and tubing are available separately for those who wish to assemble poles to their own specifications. DETERMINING POLE LENGTH The length of your spinnaker pole is determined...

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SPINNAKER POLE END FITTINGS FORESPAR'S ULTRA SERIES™ Represents the cutting edge in spinnaker pole end fitting technology. Designed for high strength, very low weight and resistance to wear and corrosion the Ultra Series™ composite end fitting is perfect for aluminum or carbon fiber spinnaker poles and whisker poles. The Ultra Series™ is the sailor's choice for inshore and offshore racing and cruising. Available with or without triggers. Maximum LOA Boat Outboard End - 43'. Maximum LOA Boat Inboard End - 36'. All larger boats use GP Series. Length Weight 'Trip line is Spectra™ with terminal eyestrap...

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STANDARD SPINNAKER POLES Our Standard Spinnaker Poles have a double bridle topping lift/foreguy system. Unless otherwise specified, all standard poles are supplied with the throat (jaw) facing upward. See price page for information regarding charges for special tubing. STANDARD SPINNAKER POLES - KIT OR CUSTOM LENGTHS (Requires a Forespar® Ring Style, Flange Style or Toggle Car See Pages 11 & 12) ULTRA Piston fitting both ends. ULTRA Piston fitting both ends. ULTRA Trigger one end/ULTRA Piston other. ULTRA Trigger fitting both ends. ULTRA Piston fitting both ends. ULTRA Trigger one end/ULTRA Piston...

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ALUMINUM TUBING & SPINNAKER POLE KITS ADAPTING COLLARS For sleeving Forespar" spinnaker pole end-fittings for use on larger diameter tubing, and other applications. To compliment our medium size Whisker Poles (LC 10-18); Forespar " designed the stainless steel PE-3SF & PE-3SC Mast Pad Eyes. Measuring 2-3/4" X 2", both pad-eyes have inside ring diameters of 1-5/8". PE-3SF is for flat mast surfaces. PE-3SC is slightly bent to better accommodate a curved mast. ALUMINUM TUBING Clear anodized to military specification (triple commercial). Prime marine alloy 6063-T6. All tubing sold in stock lengths....

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MAST CARS This car slide is offered both in stainless steel and hard coat anodized extruded aluminum. The toggle-pin is stainless steel in each case. Toggle assemblies available separately see replacement parts page. Our strong 1-1/2" toggle spinnaker car is for boats approx. 50' to 70' LOA. Fits the standard Schaefer 41-12 1-1/2" track. Low friction movement due to UHMW inserts. MAST WALL FOR POLES WITH OUR TS & UTS END FITTING, AND USING A FORESPAR® T-125-S CAR, 3" IS SUBTRACTED WHEN GIVEN A 'J' DIMENSION TO ESTABLISH POLE LENGTH. To allow vertical storage on the mast of larger poles up to...

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