[Public-List] Gooseneck Track

[Lawrence Morris]

If I were doing this project I would get rid of the track altogether  
and replace with a fixed gooseneck bracket. Much stronger, fewer  
moving parts and you don't have to lift the boom everytime you hoist  
the main.


Larry Morris
Bosun Yacht Systems

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On Jul 29, 2010, at 9:09, crufone at comcast.net wrote:

>
>
> Ed,
>
> If I were doing this job I would remove the original fasteners and  
> install the new ones in the original holes. You might have to drill  
> out the old fasteners, start with a new small drill bit perhaps only  
> 1/8" to get it exactly in the center.....then drill to the larger  
> size. You might have to increase the size of the new fasteners.  
> Remember to install a new shim between the mast and the track so the  
> gooseneck can slide. I would use some type of plastic here and not  
> teak as originally used. Starboard, FRP sheeting, pieces of  
> Formica....all would have compression strength and not rot away.
>
> Good luck on your project.
>
> P.S. as I former Aircraft Mechanic it makes me crazy to hear of  
> folks drilling extra holes in structural members, no matter how over  
> designed they are. If it is not absolutely necessary, then don't  
> drill the extra holes just because it might be  
> expedient...........please oh please....;-)
>
> Michael #133
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "edward schroeder" <eddiediver at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org 
> >
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:37:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Gooseneck Track
>
> Thanks for info and concerns about the bolts (rather than unseen  
> jibes). I will say this, straightening out SS tracks using a steel  
> fence post around the marina, and drilling/tapping holes in 95  
> degree, 452% humidity, is harder than doing it in the yacht yard in  
> the Fall with your car trunk full of just the tool you need.
>
> Ed
>
> --- On Wed, 7/28/10, Michael Taylor <m_tayau at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
>
> From: Michael Taylor <m_tayau at yahoo.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Gooseneck Track
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 11:45 PM
>
>
> Ed,
>
> I went up one size on the existing screws/bolts.  It was done  
> recently so I
> can't say whether this is the solution.  I do agree with Gord though  
> that I
> could have moved the track and re-drilled.  There is enough support.
>
> Mick
>
>
>
>
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