Gin Pole height

[Linesiders]

I am in the process of having a gin pole built for my boat and was looking for suggestions for the height from the top of the gin pole to the gunnel. I don't want to go to high and not be able to tow the boat over the road in the winters, nor do I want to have it look awkward going too high. I am trying to be realistic as to what size fish I am going to be bringing over the side. But I don't want to have a pole fabricated that won't work either.

Mainly be using it for big shark, with hopes of a giant. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[googinhater]

8 feet seem to be a good # for a rail mount

 

[captcod]

just remember you lose over a foot with block and tackle and hooks and shackle....

 

[googinhater]

With the 8ft and you pick from head there is plenty of hight for big bft good luck

 

[steveinak]

how about a telescoping pole ?? extend to whatever height needed and run a pin through it ??

 

[bluefin650]

how about a telescoping pole ?? extend to whatever height needed and run a pin through it ??

Why not? All of the buyers have them.

 

[starrfish]

just saw a friend of mine who made one. telescopic/ sleeved. the inside sticks up about 2" higher than the roof all the way down. has a few different height holes, about 8' when extended. pretty slick and simple

 

[steveinak]

Doesn't Ronnie on here have a telescoping davit/ginpole setup ??

 

[Raider Ronnie]

Doesn't Ronnie on here have a telescoping davit/ginpole setup ??

Yes I do have one.
Posted a few pics of it a while back.
Either search Davit or gin pole and I think you will find it.
Off the top of my head its about 4-6 inches higher than the roof height when all the way down.
Think 3-4 feet higher when up all the way and a bunch of different holes on between and different angles to turn it forward or back.

 

[Linesiders]

Some great ideas. Thanks for the responses

 

[cb34]

Pole

Three bolts and support cable and the pole comes off for winter storage.

 

[captainlarry84]

Some pictures of the ginpole on my old 31 JC. It is simple to build. I used an 8" length of aluminum conduit. The base plate cap & all hardware is still available from SeaIsle Sporting goods in Freeport. It has hauled many a fish.