1968 sunfish boom

gbruce1949

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Hi All
I have a 1968 sunfish I inherited from a friend........got it up and sailing and enjoying it......my problem is where the two booms meet the upper boom keeps coming apart from cap....it appears to no longer be a hole to slide hook bolt through but just a slot (probably worked from hole to slot through excessive use)
1.......can i drill a new hole at 90 degrees and turn top cap to 90 degrees....or can I cut 3/8 of a inch off boom and drill a new hole....
I hope I explained it well .....I could take a picture if that will help
Thank you
George
 
As long as you have the room to tighten the outhaul I'd cut the 3/8th inch off and start fresh.

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after taking sail apart....think can I just turn boom around and put worn side up
 

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I was going to suggest end for end flip instead of cutting. But cutting 3/8 off is not a big deal either. You could also rotate 90 degrees and reinstall end caps in correct position.
 
Keep in mind the block attachments have to be moved if rotating 90 degrees. Cutting off 3/8-inch is easier. :cool:
 

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