Hello and happy Thursday all,
I have a rather strange issue where the boom on my 2001 Catalina Capri 22 is getting twisted and stuck. I notice no through bolt near the gooseneck that would prohibit such movement. When I straighten it... it will move but it goes back to the twist with any tension from the mainsail. I've tried tightening the boom vang, which still brings the boom down but doesn't prevent or limit the twist. A pic is worth words so here is what I mean.
Having been bit by sailing a boat with known issues, I'm afraid to go out on the water until I understand what's happening here so any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
I have a rather strange issue where the boom on my 2001 Catalina Capri 22 is getting twisted and stuck. I notice no through bolt near the gooseneck that would prohibit such movement. When I straighten it... it will move but it goes back to the twist with any tension from the mainsail. I've tried tightening the boom vang, which still brings the boom down but doesn't prevent or limit the twist. A pic is worth words so here is what I mean.
Having been bit by sailing a boat with known issues, I'm afraid to go out on the water until I understand what's happening here so any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Attachments
-
425.9 KB Views: 46