I broke the the cast aluminum fitting on my mast at the gooseneck as well. South Shore Yachts had a stainless replacement for about $275 USD (if I recall correctly) and it shipped pretty quickly. The way to go, for sure!
Chuck B C&C 34 Elusive Somerset, MA On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Call South Shore Yachts in Niagara-on-the-Lake before fabricating. They > may have one. > > *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8:29 PM > *To:* CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Gooseneck Fitting > > You should be able to remove it yourself. If it's on with machine screws, > try one of these: > > http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_36882_36882 > > It's what I use to remove things from masts. > > If it's riveted, drill out the rivet head then drive the rest into the > mast with a punch. > > Once you've gotten the fitting off, take it to a local machine or welding > shop. They should be able to repair or copy it. > > Or, like one lister has already said, call Guido at Garhauer. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 4:00 PM, Al Serrato via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> The metal gooseneck fitting on the mast of my '34 failed. It attaches to >> the mast via 4 screws on each side. One of the two metal loops that accepts >> the boom end broke off. I have only gotten one estimate so far based on the >> photo I sent to my usual boatyard, of $1100, to remove, fabricate and >> replace. I'm waiting to hear back from some rig shops. I haven't tried to >> remove the piece myself but am guessing I won't be able to with hand tools, >> and I'm worried about stripping the screw heads. >> >> Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to repair/replace without >> spending so much? Is there a market out there for used pieces like this? >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Al Serrato >> Senza Fine >> 1981 '34 >> San Francisco Bay >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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! >> > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > >
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