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06-05-2013, 16:13
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: "Out There" (mailing Austin TX)
Boat: Lafitte 44
Posts: 418
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boooooom!
The boat I am looking at needs a new boom (or to fix the existing boom) So far Don's Marine Salvage in Fl is the only place I have been able to find with new old stock / used booms. I am looking for something a tad over 17', so not a little dink spar.
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06-05-2013, 16:27
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Boat: Prior boats: Transpac 49; DeFever 54
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Re: boooooom!
Your thread title got my attention... thought this was a gun thread! Phil
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06-05-2013, 16:27
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Nanny State
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Re: boooooom!
Quote:
Originally Posted by xeon_tsd
The boat I am looking at needs a new boom (or to fix the existing boom) So far Don's Marine Salvage in Fl is the only place I have been able to find with new old stock / used booms. I am looking for something a tad over 17', so not a little dink spar. |
I'm looking for one that is around 10' or just over for my Westerly, and Don's seems to be the only place I could find too.
Buying a new extrusion from a spar maker can get quite costly, especially if you need all the fittings too.
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06-05-2013, 17:06
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Tampa Bay area
Boat: Hunter 31'
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Re: boooooom!
Quote:
Originally Posted by xeon_tsd
The boat I am looking at needs a new boom (or to fix the existing boom) So far Don's Marine Salvage in Fl is the only place I have been able to find with new old stock / used booms. I am looking for something a tad over 17', so not a little dink spar.
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Don's Salvage has a pretty good reputation around here ...
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06-05-2013, 18:21
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: sausalito
Boat: 14 meter sloop
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Re: boooooom!
These are the used-gear guys locally, but I don't know whether they have booms. Blue Pelican Marine Nautical Consignments - Home
You might check around with riggers. I know the fellow I use has a bunch of spars behind his warehouse.
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06-05-2013, 18:33
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Location: Skagit City, WA
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Re: boooooom!
what is "wrong" with the old one? You could repair it if it's developing a stress crack, often this can be done making it BETTER than the original design. More info needed.
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06-05-2013, 22:15
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Resin Head
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Seattle WA
Boat: Nauticat
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Re: boooooom!
I've currently got at least three full rigs sitting abandoned on our mast rack in the boatyard, all of them quite nice sticks. Post exact dimensions needed and I'll see if we have anything for ya. Prolly too far to ship for cheap though. Anyone else that needs a nice big alu stick can PM me. I got one really nice one that looks to be over 70'.
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07-05-2013, 05:12
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: "Out There" (mailing Austin TX)
Boat: Lafitte 44
Posts: 418
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Re: boooooom!
Cheechako, I tried uploading a picture... lets see if it works... if not I will upload it elsewhere and link to it. Stress fracture at the boomvang. My suspicion is an unexpected / uncontrolled jibe. 
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07-05-2013, 05:27
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Presently in Rogersville, Al
Boat: Mainship 36 Dual Cabin
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Re: boooooom!
Have you guys tried this guy in Kemah, Tx.? Boaters' Resale Shop of Texas 713-614-8884. I know he has booms, I just don't know what kind or size.
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07-05-2013, 05:33
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Lighthouse Point
Posts: 70
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Re: boooooom!
There is
Sailorman in Ft. Lauderdale. I can't post the link but is www dot Sailorman dot com. They have a bunch of masts and booms.
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07-05-2013, 05:40
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: "Out There" (mailing Austin TX)
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Re: boooooom!
Quote:
Originally Posted by minaret
I've currently got at least three full rigs sitting abandoned on our mast rack in the boatyard, all of them quite nice sticks. Post exact dimensions needed and I'll see if we have anything for ya. Prolly too far to ship for cheap though. Anyone else that needs a nice big alu stick can PM me. I got one really nice one that looks to be over 70'. |
Just the stick, not including the gooseneck, or the endcap with the reefing sheeves is 16' 10". I don't have the overall measurement yet.
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07-05-2013, 06:23
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: "Out There" (mailing Austin TX)
Boat: Lafitte 44
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Re: boooooom!
Tony B
Calling them today, thanks!
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07-05-2013, 07:53
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
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Re: boooooom!
Unless you find a replacement locally, it will likely be cheaper (and perhaps better) to repair your old boom. The usual practice is to weld up the crack and add a sleeve, either internally or externally. Will be stronger than original and you know that all the hardware will fit properly. Ask a local rigger for an estimate...
Cheers,
Jim
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07-05-2013, 08:06
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,687
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Re: boooooom!
By any chance does the boat have a hydraulic boom vang? That could be the source of the damage. If not used correctly , they can put a lot of strain on a boom. __Just a thought.______Grant.
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07-05-2013, 08:32
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: "Out There" (mailing Austin TX)
Boat: Lafitte 44
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Re: boooooom!
Quote:
Originally Posted by gjordan
By any chance does the boat have a hydraulic boom vang? That could be the source of the damage. If not used correctly , they can put a lot of strain on a boom. __Just a thought.______Grant. |
here is a wider shot with the whole vang. There is a closeup of the damage a few posts up
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