Re: catalina27-talk:Cracked Bowsprit

[Andyesail]

To All Tall-Rig Owners I need some advice.  I have developed a rather large crack in my Bowsprit.  So large in fact, I am afraid to unfrurl my Genny for fear that it will come off completely in a heavy wind. (It's a good thing this happened at the end of the sailing season). I contacted Catalina and asked if they have a replacement teak bowsprit and what would the cost be.  My question...Has anyone changed the Bowsprit on their Tall-Rig boat?  If so, how difficult was it to do?  (It dosen't look hard, only removing and replacing bolts).  Next Question: Am I kidding myself as to the degree of difficlty?  (I have learned from experience, that nothing is what it seems with a boat repair!!!!) Thank you in advance list Andy Eanniello Slow"MO"tion #6038 1985 Tall-Rig Nyack, NY