advice/suggestions requested for attaching boom 40' hunter

[luvitt]

any suggestions? just had the mast stepped and Im attempting to do all rigging myself (new shrouds/stays came with boat). The boom is sitting on the deck. I moved it from inside the stripped cabin about a year ago and placed it on deck by myself, so i will manage getting it on somehow. but, does anyone have any tips? Ive never done this before. I assume i can use a winch and a halyard to help me someway.

thanks.

 

[Marty A]

Haven't worked on this boat particularly, but the gooseneck (attaching to the mast) should be relatively easy - the boom doesn't have to be level, just align with the mast connection and get it bolted/pinned into place. I used to tuck the boom between a cabin top winch and the companionway (on a cushion) while I attached to the mast so that it was somewhat balanced - not too heavy at the mast end.

Then attach the topping lift (and a tag line so it doesn't swing around!) and get it roughly level. Now it's up and stable, so connecting the vang, mainsheet, etc should be easy.

Good luck - just take it slow and steady, and don't be afraid to start over if something doesn't seem right.

Marty

 

[seadaddler]

Halyard

I would use the halyard to lift the front part boom up to the goose neck and put in the pin while the rear boom lays on the deck and than lift with topping lift.
Nick

 

[sailingdog]

I use the topping lift to support the back end of the boom. The reason I do this is that most goose necks have a fairly limited range that the boom can move over and still seat properly. Then I use the main halyard to pickup the front of the boom and hold it in position while I pin it to the gooseneck. I've used this technique on boats as big as 65' LOA without any trouble. It does help to tie two lines to the aft end of the boom to prevent it from swinging.

 

[luvitt]

thanks. doesnt sound too bad. will try tomorrow.