M_Boats: Whisker Pole Set Up

Hello fellow Monty's!! Happy Cinco de Mayo. I am interested in the groups ideas about a whisker pole set up for a M17. - Can I eliminate the need for a separate fore track? - If I can eliminate the track what is a good height to put in a horizonatl ring on the mast? - What length of whisker pole? - How much beef do I need for a whisker pole? I have a EP 130 (maybe 140). Thanks much, Joe Seafrog M17 651