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Author:  send4help [ Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:21 pm ]
Post subject:  removing boomlet for sail replacement
jUst got a new sail. Looks like I need to remove and replace a rivet to remove and reattach the boomlet.(Harkness)

It's a funny looking rivet and I can't figure out how I'd get in there with any kind of riveting tool after I've put the new sail in there.

am I missing something here?

thanks
Author:  fastcat [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: removing boomlet for sail replacement
When I replaced my sail, I drilled out the rivet on the forward endcap of the boomlet, pulled off the endcap and removed the old sail. Then I used a dremel to route out the grove in the endcap so the bolt rope (and not just the sail) would pass through. To reattach the endcap, I used a tap to thread the rivet hole in the endcap and attached it to the boomlet with a SS flathead bolt. Now I can change out the mainsail whenever I wish without tools. :wink:
Author:  Karl Brogger [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: removing boomlet for sail replacement
There was a thread on this a while ago with pictures on how to put the boomlet on a new sail.
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: removing boomlet for sail replacement
Note: A new 17 / Sport sail is not compatible with the older "Harken" boomlet. You would need to get the current boomlet. It is longer and has the proper attachment hardware.
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