At 11:24 AM 9/9/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>Thanks, all -- As usual, a bunch of excellent suggestions. With these
>great ideas I think it's gonna be pretty easy to wrangle these poles now.

If the surplus store doesn't have it or it's not high quality, West
Marine, probably Hamilton Marine sells excellent attractive stuff in
several sizes.  I used some, particularly 3/8" on Scamp I in
permanent high-stretch applications down below and it lasted
beautifully.  Probably wouldn't last as well on deck, can't remember
actual experience if any.  Stressed rubber and sunlight generally
speaking don't play well together.

d