My gooseneck slips

[NJHippo]

It really just doesn't get tight enough. Is there any way, other than tape, to tighten it up? Did a search here first, only got tape

thanks
roland

 

[Sailflow]

More than likely yours has bent over time from tightening. Remove the screw and use a file to open the gap some and replace the screw.

 

[Alan S. Glos]

Sailflow is spot on. Remove the set screw, then pry the jaws open with a flat screw driver and small hammer until you can get a fine flat file in ther gap. Chuck in a vice and file the gap about 1/8" wider. Place on boom and tighten If it is snug, tighten and go sailing. If not, repeat the filing step.

I don't know why some of the old goosenecks were out of spec, but this is a common issue for many of them.

Alan Glos
Cazenovia, NY

 

[NJHippo]

Thanks to you both