Broken Gooseneck

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k1c2m

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Some of my Scouts managed to break the screw/bolt that holds the two halves (mast ring & boom clamp ring) of a bronze gooseneck together. Any idea if I can drill out the remainder and get a new bolt to reconnect them?

Thanks,
G Farrell
 
k1c2m said:
Some of my Scouts managed to break the screw/bolt that holds the two halves (mast ring & boom clamp ring) of a bronze gooseneck together. Any idea if I can drill out the remainder and get a new bolt to reconnect them?
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Notice that the threaded bolt section of the mast loop is part of the casting. I'm not sure you could drill through the loop to fit it with a separate bolt without weakening it substantially.


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Maybe if you create a recess for a specialty head type bolt.

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For the effort, a used gooseneck will probably be more economical.


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Wayne,
Thanks! I did not have anouther gooseneck to look at closely (they are all moored on the water) but it is clear from your photo that it would be a far more difficult repair than I could attempt and the result would be suspect. Time to buy one!
Thanks,
Gregg
 
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