[Public-list] Boom end crack

[Bill Blevins]

I did buy the rigid vang from Garhauer with the traveler and also a 
whole bunch of blocks, a 3 section line clutch and two line organizers.

I am going to use two track stops from my old traveller and fix the 
gooseneck so the bottom of the boom is fixed in place - 31" off of the 
deck with another track stop above. I'll keep the track on the mast for now.

I would probably be in to replacing that whole end of the boom this 
winter as I will never use the rotation function. I don't think the 
stress on that particular piece will break but I do plan on a more 
permanent solution this fall. The crack worries me a little, but I shot 
the third AwlGrip coat on the boom and ends last night and am not going 
to chance messing that up right now. I just want to get in the water!

Splashdown: 6 days!

Bill Blevins
Sabrina #158

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J Bergquist wrote:

>Bill-
>
>This is kind of the same question I was asking about whether anybody had
>replaced their gooseneck. Any chance you installed a rigid vang with
>that new garhauer traveler? Have you read Tim Lackey's discussion about
>how he ripped his boom off the mast track twice and wound up eventually
>buying a new boom to go with his rigid vang, traveler, and loose-footed
>main? Check it out:
>
>http://www.triton381.com/projects/maintenance/gooseneck.htm
>
>You might find some helpful information there...
>
>I haven't noticed any problems with my boom gooseneck fitting. However,
>I'm real interested in replacing the sliding track gooseneck system with
>something that is fixed and through-bolted. If you have any ideas about
>where to get the parts, I would love to know about it. At least one
>other person has expressed an interest, so maybe if a bunch of people
>decide they want fixed goosenecks, we could put together a group order. 
>
>Kind regards,
>
>J Bergquist
>Calliope #287
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
>[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Bill Blevins
>Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 5:58 AM
>To: public-list at alberg30.org
>Subject: [Public-list] Boom end crack
>
>Have any of you replaced the cast aluminum forward end of the boom? I
>have the old roller boom type and there is a 3/4" crack on part of it
>just forward of the worm gear on the top of the round section.
>
>I decided to go ahead and put it back on the boat (with some JB Weld in
>the crack) and then deal with it this winter, but was wondering if
>anyone else had replaced this piece. After taking it apart, it looks
>pretty easy to fabricate if I do away with the roller part altogether
>but I would be open to any suggestions.
>
>Bill Blevins
>Sabrina #158
>
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