These two-piece poles make it easier to spot and retrieve a person in the water and are adjustable from 12' to 15'. They are ballasted to remain upright in windy conditions and meet ISAF requirements. Backstay Mount or Stern Tube model with a 3-1/4"dia. float. Backstay model has a groove in its float to allow it to lie close to the backstay. Mounts sold separately.

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