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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Z-SPAR Spinnaker Pole Mast Eyes |
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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Z-SPAR Spinnaker Pole Mast Eyes |
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Mast Eyes, or Spinnaker Pole Eyes (or Rings), are used on the front of the mast to
attach a Spinnaker Pole
or a Whisker Pole, and/or on the side of the Mast to attach a Whisker Pole or Reaching Strut.
In both cases they are placed so as to allow the Pole to fly at 90° to the Mast when attached to the sail. On the front of the Mast, the use of a moveable
Spinnaker Car,
rather than a fixed Mast Eye, is preferred as it allows adjustment of the pole's
inboard end, necessary for maximum sail efficiency over a range of conditions and with a variety of sails.
As they eliminate any adjustment, fixed Mast Eyes are suitable for use with one size sail only
(or a furling sail in one position only). For Spinnaker Poles, fixed Mast Eyes dictate
the use of an end for end jibing procedure. Note that some One-Design classes allow the use of multiple
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| 6mm Spinnaker Pole / Mast Eye: Z-1453: Formed SS Mast Eye used on the front of Z-105 through Z-230 Mast Sections. SS 6mm (<1/4") diameter V-shaped Bail has (maximum) 22mm (7/8") ID, and fastens to the Mast with four (4) 3/16" (5mm) rivets. 2 452
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| 7mm Spinnaker Pole / Mast Eye: Z-1452-1:
Formed SS Mast Eye used on the front of Z-145 through Z-230 Mast Sections. SS 7mm (>1/4") diameter round Bail has (maximum) 35mm (1 3/8") ID, and fastens to the Mast with four (4) 3/16" (5mm) rivets. 2 30021
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| 10mm Spinnaker Pole / Mast Eye: Z-1460:
Formed SS Mast Eye used on the front of Z-230 through Z-501 Mast Sections. SS 10mm (>3/8") diameter round Bail has (maximum) 48mm (1 7/8") ID, and fastens to the Mast with four (4) 1/4" (6mm) rivets.
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| 10mm Spinnaker Pole / Mast Eye: Z-3003:
Heavy-duty welded SS Mast Eye used on the front of Z-230 through Z-501 Mast Sections. SS 10mm Bail is welded to (2) 48mm (1 7/8") diameter round formed Pads. Bail has (maximum) 47mm (1 7/8") ID, and fastens to the Mast with six (6) 3/16" (5mm) rivets.
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