Hunter 23.5 gooseneck almost worn out

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Mar 16, 2009
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2 23.5 none
This part appears to be cast (aluminum?) in the shape of a triangle with two pins (part of the casting) that pivot in riveted pivot points on the mast (there is some sort of plastic insert in these pivots that are also most likely worn out) ... at issue is the cast pins are worn almost half way through ... is there a replacement part available for this ... or ... some better option for attaching the boom to the mast? Very concerned this part may fail sooner then later.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
If its a Z19 mast from USspars (pretty sure) it is an old design they no longer make and last time I looked it spares are out of stock for good. They have a much better newer design that does not require you to pop out rivets to change the wear part.
 
Jun 8, 2004
10,024
-na -NA Anywhere USA
Yours originally was Z Spar. The forum store was set up b;y Hunter to sell retail and the new owner is a former Hunter employee who use to do the Hunter retail.
I think Jackdaw may be correct as well as things change in time but Z Spar is U S Spars or rather owned by the same two French owners. Long story but not going there.