[C320-list] boom

[Chris Burti]

Good luck.


On 6/7/07, LaChance,Michael B <MBLACHAN at travelers.com> wrote:
> Here's what happened, windward leeward course NW winds blowing mid-20's
> gusting higher. Not reefed but we had changed headsail down to the 110%
> jib before the race. Experienced crew, third season on the boat. Too
> much wind for spinnaker so we poled out jib wing & wing for downwind leg
> hitting speeds of 8.2kt through the water.
>
> Last section of approach to leeward was close inshore leaving Fisher's
> Island to starboard and another little island to port, kinda narrow
> area, lobster pots and with lots of boats converging for the mark. Just
> ahead, bigger boats in another class with chutes up were broaching. In
> retrospect that should have been a warning to us. All downwind we had
> vang on hard, traveler down all the way and mainsheet really tight.
>
> We knew the jibe would be tricky and deliberately took it slow, but with
> all the other boats around it was kinda busy. We believe traveler
> position and perhaps a weary main trimmer (at this point we were out in
> these conditions just over 2 hours - need that traveler upgrade!)
> contributed to break. We also think the winds got real funky near the
> shore. When boom came around it snapped cleanly just aft of the
> mainsheet attachment and almost directly over the cockpit before
> flopping over starboard lifelines. Thankfully no injuries. Mainsail was
> not damaged- another advantage of a loose footed main I guess. Reefing
> lines through the boom kept the broken section onboard and from becoming
> a flying hazard. We continued sailing downwind leg under jib alone until
> we were clear to head into wind to bring down mainsail. Worst part was
> giving up a big lead and withdrawing.  At least we were first to the bar
> where my crew bought too many rounds of shots to cheer me up.
>
> My rigger will be on the boat this am. Rig Rite was very helpful on the
> phone this morning. They are only 1hr drive away and if the boom section
> is in stock we should be racing next Wed.
> Mike LaChance
> Commodore C320IA
> Seychelle #141
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:23 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] boom
>
> If I recall correctly that was an Isomat spar. I believe that Charleston
> Spars in Charlotte bought out the Sparcraft and Isomat lines and
> inventory.
> They are probably the largest OEM spar manufacturer now and they have
> all
> the drawings and can furnish a suitable replacement fast.
> www.charleston-spar.com
>
> Rig Rite also sells Isomat hardware. Rig-Rite stocks a large selection
> of
> Isomat Parts. Technical data and descriptions of all common Isomat Parts
> and
> Spar Sections are on-site, many with pictures.
> *www.RigRite.com*<http://www.rigrite.com/index.htm>
>
>
>
>
> On 6/6/07, LaChance,Michael B <MBLACHAN at travelers.com> wrote:
> >
> > Just broke my boom jibing in 26kts,  motoring back from leeward mark
> now.
> > Clean break just aft of mainsheet attachment point. 1994 hull 141. How
> can I
> > get a. replacement fast???
> > Mike LaChance
> > Commodore
> > C320IA
> >
> >
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> > To: c320-list at catalina320.com <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Wed Jun 06 16:30:05 2007
> > Subject: [C320-list]  Sound Proofing
> >
> > I installed the SPM from Sailor Solutions.  It worked great!  It took
> me
> > about 2 hours. I ordered the SPM18 and had a couple of tiles left over
> after
> > doing the covers.  I plan on revisiting the project later to use these
> tiles
> > on some of the uncovered areas in the engine compartment.
> >
> > I also installed a couple of handles.  The sound proofing material
> adds a
> > lot of weight.
> >
> > Make sure you purchase some metal tape to tape the seams. I got 2
> rolls at
> > WM and used them both.  Also a razor blade knife to trim the tiles.
> >
> > After you install the covers, start the engine and let it run a few
> > minutes.  The flywheel pulley will rub on the tiles and make a nice
> pattern
> > for you to trim out so, remove the front cover and check it out.
> After you
> > trim out that area a little, you will expose the foam.  I put some
> metal
> > tape over the exposed foam insulation.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Randy
> > Le Bijou
> > Hull 719
> >
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> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
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Chris Burti
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