What handle pole had a "drain" on it?

[Shifty]

I am looking to buy another RN SJ. The guy isn't sure if it has an aftermarket handlepole??? no pictures either. He says the handlepole has a drain on it. Seems I remember reading that some do infact have this drain.

Does anyone Know what poles had this.


Thanks, I would like to know before I drive out there to see for myself later tonight.

 

[restosud]

wamilton used to sell umi poles (i think but not sure of brand) with a scupper valve on the bottom.
might still sell them faik.

 

[sxi4evr]

i think it was an ac pole. there is an article with eric malone about his superjet on the R&D website and it enplanes how it works...

 

[Scorn800]

I saw AC Rick Roy pole's with a scupper drian on them back about 7-9 years ago

 

[WaHoo_1]

I saw AC Rick Roy pole's with a scupper drian on them back about 7-9 years ago

bingo! :fest30:

 

[restosud]

wasn't sure about the brand.ac it is then.

 

[Frosty]

AC - I have a Custom Wammer reinforced AC pole with a scupper in the bottom. It's strong as hell too.

Since I built my new ski I had the pole modified again... blasted, shortened 6"s, and repainted. I had the welder who did the work check it out and he said it was solid...

1st pic - what it looked like when i bought it and put it on my old SN
2nd pic - what it looks like now after the shortening and repaint
3rd pic - during the shortening process
4th pic - mounted

I removed the scupper during the mod process and did not put it back in.

Anyway, you can bet if it's an AC Wammer pole it's a good pole. My other RN has a 'normal' AC pole. I had that one shorted as well, the welder said it was flimsy and ended up reinforcing it in spots. So the Wammer one is much better.

 

[Shifty]

Thanks for narrowing it down for me; it must be that pole then. Its not too far of a drive so I think I will check it out today. Sounds like a good deal, but he hasn't sent any pictures yet. I hate driving and not having a clue what I will find.

 

[keith t]

Frosty - can you talk me through how it was re-welded, I cant get my head around how you re welded the tubes that run down the inside - if you have any dimensions - IE exactly where to cut, it would be appreciated

Ta Keith