[C320-list] boomvang

[Darrell]

We were out sailing in some pretty windy weather recently and upon return to 
port I noticed a lot of play in the mast end of the rigid boom vang. Upon 
further inspection, I found the aluminum bracket that attaches the rigid 
boomvang to the mast was cracked into 2 pieces. It is still riveted to the 
mast and I plan to remove it buy drilling out the rivets tonight. Assuming I 
can get another bracket from Catalina or another source, my question is 
whether it needs to be reattached with rivets or can it be screwed on. Is 
there a risk of hitting any wiring. I know the wiring in the mast travels in 
channels but I cannot remember if the channels are on the bow side or 
sternside of the mast. Also, should I use machine screws and tap the holes. 
Any problems with using stainless steel screws on an aluminum mast. I 
imagine I would want to use a sealer or lanacote at a minimum. Any ideas 
would be appreciated,

Darrell, #88


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John OConnell" <jocon58279 at aol.com>
To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:52 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Off-Shore Rating for the C320


> Does anyone know what the offshore rating is for 320? This would not be a 
> race handicap index but an independent rating of 
> the?seaworthiness/ruggedness of a boat. ?Any idea of a web site where this 
> information resides?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John O'Connell
> Nebbia #505