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My gooseneck is a sliding type. The arrangement allows me to use my Cunningham to tighten up or loosen the lower track in the main to adjust the luff in my main sail. I have a 1976 standard rig which I have own for 25 years so I think this gooseneck is original.
Jim & Sue
"Yankee Traveler"
1976 C27 #2791
Newburyport, MA
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Date: 05/15/06 08:36:29
Subject: catalina27-talk: gooseneck survey
Let's take a poll. Which type of gooseneck/mast connection does your boat
have?
I'm interested in learning which boom connection configuration -- fixed or
sliding -- is most common on C27s. My 89 TR came with a fixed (four-bolt)
connection. I see that several who have responded to my initial query have
sliding connections. The sliding connection certainly would seem to be more
versatile, allowing for easier adjustment of boom elevation. But why did
Catalina (apparently) later switch to a fixed connection? Is it a strength
issue? (Greater durability under stress, as in a hard jibe?) Are there
drawbacks that I should consider before converting my fixed connection to a
slider?
So anyway, which type of connection do each of you have? (Cast your vote,
early and often).
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
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