Avoiding Boom failure:
IMHO, you could check the area where the mainsheet block attaches to the Boom
and look for cracks or ovaling of the holes. You can add a second bail through
the boom, or change the attachment, so you divide up the point loading. Our
boom has two bails so each carry half t
My boom is original and I haven’t had issues with it, although I do think that
it bends when you really crank down on to get a good shape in heavy air.
Steve
C&C 37
Impromptu
From: Dave Godwin
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 11:55 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List boom
Pete,
I replaced my boom with a custom built one years ago. I wish I had saved my old
boom as a replacement for someone who needed it. That said, it did not need
replacement due to breakage or bending so that should be good news for most
owners.
Best,
Dave
1982 C&C 37 - Ronin
Reedville - Chesa
