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| Author: | ParleyII [ Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gooseneck fitting / Boom attachment |
My question regards the gooseneck attachment to the boom. I recently purchased a '75 hobie with 2 sets of sails. Both sets (one original, I assume; and one much newer, crisp sails) have the gooseneck at an odd angle in relation to the boom. The gooseneck attachment [to the boom] is tight and approx. 35 degrees off straight up and down. This has the boom "twisted" to starboard the same 35 degrees. Is this right? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Corrosion |
I suspect corrosion in both. The boom pin should pivot at least 30-45 degrees. |
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| Author: | ParleyII [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:35 am ] |
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Thanks Matt. I suspected it might swivel and was pretty sure it should at least sit verticle. I do see electrolysis around the fitting. I will try to soak it in hot water to get to release. I've been told this is a good method that does no harm and avoids chemical "looseners". |
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