Forespar News

Date Posted:6 December 2006 

Just like everything else on a boat, your stainless steel parts also need occasional care and attention to keep them working right and looking good.

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Forespar's Marelon® Integrated Plumbing Systems designed to meet your boats plumbing needs. Precision moulded plumbing systems for use above and below the waterline.

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Whisker poles do need a topping lift to support their weight, especially in light air. Gravity will pull them down and aft on the jib sheet if not supported.

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One must consider where you will store a whisker pole on the boat when not in use. Traditionally, poles have been stored on deck in deck chocks.

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Whisker poles are used for non-spinnaker class racing and short-handed cruising, or whenever downwind performance is desired without the use of conventional spinnakers.

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Storing poles (whisker or spinnaker) vertically up the forward face of the mast has become very popular.

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If you need to get downwind and have a conventional non-planing hull, flying a jib, genoa or asymmetrical sail with a whisker pole is the fastest, smoothest and easiest way to get there.

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Sailing downwind is a great way to get to your destination whether racing or cruising. Using a whisker pole to hold your jib or genoa and go wing on wing is the best use of the combination of both the main and foresail.

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In the late 1970’s we (Forespar) undertook a search for a material that could replace the traditional bronze plumbing components used in boats.

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MARINE thru-hulls, tailpipes, valves and seacocks have parallel threads known as “American Standard Straight Mechanical” pipe threads or “NPSM”. These require thread compound or Teflon tape to seal.

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Forespar® Plumbing is made of Marelon® a superior marine-grade product.

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White vinegar will effectively dissolve salt in the workings of marine hardware fittings.

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The ultimate in corrosion protection. Protects, lubricates, stops corrosion, prevents seizing and galling. Won't wash away in fresh or salt water or detergents.

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Do Check your valves regularly. These are critical to the safety of your boat.

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PureWater+ is useful in the compact galleys found on many modern boats and recreational vehicles where the countertop is utilized by a stove, refrigerator access and sink.

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