1985 TR -slider-And it also came with a nice hefty sail track cleat to use as a downhaul. However, if you have a fixed gooseneck you can still use a cunnungham if you install a cringle on the mainsail luff.
Harvey Rosenberg C-27TR # 6023, 1985 M--18, Stomy Poimt NY.
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Received: Mon, 15 May 2006 08:38:01 AM EDT
From: "Jeffery L. Sheler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
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
