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You were right.

for those who like resolution, Instead of breaking the joint and redoweling,, I cleaned the old repair up and wrapped the joint with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. Then I rotated the boom . It's not pretty, but been out in some heavy air and no problems [so far].

I used my orbital polisher and Maguires scratch remover , then wax, and mine came out pretty good, not perfect but it's a 1974 hull.

thanks, I didn't even notice that. I did have a thought about risers too after looking at pics. how high? make your own.? There is a harken riser I saw on amazon, Amazon.com : Harken Cam Cleat Accessories, flat riser for 150 200 cam cleat : Sailing Equipment : Sports & Outdoors looks pretty tall

I noticed both of you have your cam cleatsIn line with your pulley is it easier to cleat in that way

Thanks, I ordered a 2135 I’ll see if I still think I need the cleats I have oneI may put it where tag has his

Thanks, I was able to order one on eBay for $55 best price I found for a new one

I hear you, I guess I'll look for a 2135 or similar

where do you have your deck cleats?

the pulley I installed is non ratcheting, just somethig I had around, I needed another hand to tug in in tighter, had to let go of the tiller a few times to get mors purchase, which is dicey.

Thanks I’ve already got a pulley installed and I’ve got a cam Cle. At around somewhere so until I can find a rbettercblockcheap I’m good to go thanks

this looks good ? https://nautos-usa.com/products/ht-4266-74-comp-mainsheet-swivel-base-with-cam-short-arm-and-57-mm-ratchet-block-included

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saw this, wouldn't a block be better? http://smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/2013/05/swivel-cam-cleat-installation.html

Got the rudder glued, a pulley for the main, new lines, boom repaired and went for a test sail. holding on to the main without being able to cleat it wore me out in the steady 15kts. thinking something like the HARKEN 2615 57MM SINGLE SAILBOAT CARBO AIRBLOCK BLOCK PULLEY WITH CAM CLEAT . not...

I tried that 1st. couldn't find one . I'm going to repair and keep my eye out for some used ones as a back up. at least I can be sailing until and it breaks., if it ever does.

Since I'm going to 180 the mast and be moving and replacing the blocks with some nice Harken I have, is the old spacing on the boom the best, these are "1973 spars and maybe it was discovered different places on the boom are better? giong from the forward end, my blocks are at 74" and 126".

thanks, wish you were closer

yep, the closest dealer WAS Pensacola, BUT they are no longer dealing with Laser P. I'm going to try a repair and 180. I've got some better blocks so I'll switch them while I'm at it. Are the caps glued in? should they be well sealed?

just bought a "73 sunfish, and should have looked a little closer when purchasing, but while unloading discovered the boom is completely cracked where the gooseneck attaches . looks like a repair was attempted but the joint moves and it looks like the boom is toast. The upper spar is bent, but...