I would not recommend welding. There is a lot of force on the boom at the boom bang attachment point so my recommendation is to get a replacement. Mine broke during a race because of a small crack I had not seen. Interestingly my rigger suggested the boom section (the original boom) was not strong enough for the forces so I have a really good boom now. Mind you summer racing is always in strong winds!
Fair winds Ian Matthew C&C 29-1. "Siento el Viento" San Francisco Bay On Thursday, November 3, 2016, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The race boat I crew on had this happen. IIRC they went to Annapolis > Spars to get a replacement. > > I wouldn't hesitate to contact a welder to see if they can repair it. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Nov 2, 2016 9:54 PM, "ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: > >> After a race on Sunday, my crew discovered a crack in the boom. It >> extends across the boom for about an inch on each side of the boom, and >> it's located just aft of the vang attachment. The attachment is made out >> of aluminum, and it looks like the welds are also cracked. Has anyone on >> the list experienced this? Can the boom be repaired, or will I need a new >> boom? >> >> -- >> Alan Bergen >> 35 Mk III Thirsty >> Rose City YC >> Portland, OR >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> -- Ian Matthew "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile
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