Slider on my '74 standard rig. Like Harvey, I have a track-mounted cleat
below the boom for the downhaul. Also a reefing hook mounted on the
gooseneck, where I can attach the halyard shackle when the main is down.
With the halyard and downhaul the boom can be positioned wherever needed,
whether the sail is up or down.
Doug Simonsen
Anacortes, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffery L. Sheler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 5:36 AM
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
