[Capri25] Capri 25 Boom Gooseneck

[Smith, Craig A]

Having recently replaced a J22 gooseneck with the class-standard
casting, I'm not sure you want one that's "sturdier than the original." 
 
Many systems intentionally include a weak-link that's designed to fail.
Would you rather replace the gooseneck, or the mast extrusion when a
beefier  gooseneck is wrenched out, deforming the slot and leaving
shards of torn aluminum?
 
Looscrew had a gooseneck that was riveted on.  She's an older boat
(#165) so that may have been the original system.  When it failed, I
replaced it with an adjustable version from Catalina for about $50.  A
pair of thumbscrews allow the boom height to be adjusted in the slot.
Persistence has the same system and uses it to advantage when rigging an
oversized bimini to provide standing room on deck!
 
 
From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org
[mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org] On Behalf Of Odell Tuttle
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 13:24
To: Travis Gregory
Cc: Capri25 at lists.wyc.org
Subject: Re: [Capri25] Capri 25 Boom Gooseneck
 
Travis,
 
We've been known to break a few goose-necks too.  I believe the best
source for a replacement is Mark Hammett.  He made quite a few, and
they're quite a bit sturdier than the originals.
 
I'm sure Mark, or someone else on this list, can help you out.
 
Thanks,
OT
 
On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Travis Gregory
<travis.gregory at gmail.com> wrote:
Greetings,
 
I have a Capri 25 way out in Salt Lake City.  We have had it for about 1
season.   I was looking through your class thread and wonder if you know
anyone there who has replaced the stock boom gooseneck?  Ours is getting
tweaked by the hard boom kicker installed by the previous owner.   I
would buy another from Catalina direct but it seems like the current one
is not up to the job.
 
Any thoughts or ideas on who might have tired something else?
 
Thanks 
 



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