T&T: Need help with the mounting of floppers/Kolstrand stabilizers and poles

[Jim Ague]

> I am considering purchasing some used Kolstrand Marine stabilizers and
> two poles that go with it.   There is no rigging materials for this nor
> does it include the mounting brackets for the poles.
>
> Does anyone know where I can find out how to rig such a system and what
> all shackles, etc I would need to make this work?  I am considering this
> for my 36 foot Albin.

Perhaps http://www.kolstrand.com/index_files/stabilizer.htm can provide some 
help. One thing for sure take into consideration the dynamic forces that the 
rigging, mounting hardware and fiberglass (or wood) decking will be fighting 
to stop a ten ton boat from rolling.

-- Jim Ague