Hi all,
We were headed out for the last race of the season Saturday and as we loaded up the main for the first time, the fitting on the boom that attaches to the main sheet snapped off our 30-2. This was a single eye attached to a plate riveted to the inside of the boom. I suspect this probably just weakened over time and happened to give out at the weld. It was quite windy, but at that point the stresses on the mainsheet weren't out of the ordinary since we were just motoring out of the harbor. No other damage to the boat and no harm to the crew as a result of this, so it could have been much worse. Now the issue is how to find a replacement. Anyone have an idea if these are available off the shelf or have another idea for replacement? RigRite does not recognize it. I have also contacted Offshore Spars, who I believe made the rig originally and helped me out with a boom vang bracket last year. RigRite has one that is similar size but with a different hole pattern that I probably could make work, but still hoping for a true replacement if I can get one. Thanks for your help! Jim Reinardy C&C 30-2 "Firewater" Milwaukee, WI
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