Hi: We have a 1988 Catalina 30 and want to know how much play there should be between the boom and the swivel nut of the gooseneck. We had an accidental jibe in whch the boom lifted and the boom kicker dropped to the deck. The boom swung out vey quickly to the starboard side of the boat. Once back in dock, we removed the main sail and checked the connection between the boom and the gooseneck. The boom turns from side to side quite freely but the gooseneck looks intact and there is no obvious damage. Not sure how much play should be between the boom and the swivel nut. Also what is inside the end of the boom that attaches to the swivel nut of the gooseneck?
Following the accidental jibe the top of the boom was rotated on its horizontal axis about 30 degrees to the starboard. After removing the mainsail the boom could be easily rotated by hand 30-40 degrees to each side. Should the end plate on the boom next to the goosneck be removed and the assembly tightened from inside?
Any help would be much appreciated,
Faith & Ivo
Following the accidental jibe the top of the boom was rotated on its horizontal axis about 30 degrees to the starboard. After removing the mainsail the boom could be easily rotated by hand 30-40 degrees to each side. Should the end plate on the boom next to the goosneck be removed and the assembly tightened from inside?
Any help would be much appreciated,
Faith & Ivo
