F32 Hoyt Gun Mount Pole - How do you secure it?

[sforgey2]

I have a Hoyt gun mount spinnaker pole on my Freedom 32. I love using it, riding the bronco!

The problem is that the pole just kind of hangs there where not in use.

For hurricane season I usually lash it to a stanchion for stability...and had a makeshift chock that ultimately broke over a few years.

How does anyone make the aft end secure when the pole is retracted and not in use. The front stays really secure in the sleeve in the pulpit. I would love to see or hear any ideas, ways to secure it, chocks...anything.

Thanks,

[unfetteredalexandria]

I use one of these on my Freedom 25:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/forespar ... 63_004_511

Here is a context shot from my boat:

[sforgey2]

Thanks, everyone.

The pole on the Freedom 32 is 4", so someone's suggestion to get davis adjustable rubber one worked! $11 Amazon.

All set...see how this goes next month when I return home.

cheers,

[Bill]

Do you have any pictures of your pole rigged in use and do you need /rig a backstay

Not used mine yet it is supported at the back by a stainless u shaped bracket fastened on the outside of the stanchion the front stops in the gun mount
Thanks