[C320-list] Boom Aft Opening

[Allan S Field]

I use 3M preservation tape over the end of the boom to keep the birds out.
The tape lasts for 2-3 years and leaves no to very little residue that comes
off easily when it needs to be replaced.  I run 2 pieces across the boom end
then use a razor blade to cut off and make neat the excess on the sides.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Martin Rosenberg
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 12:29 AM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Boom Aft Opening

I have an inner furling main and the boom has a fairly large opening at the
aft end. The birds really like to make a nest in the middle of the boom so I
keep a rag stuffed in the hole and the problem is solved. The problem is
that when I furl and unfurl the main, the lines grab the rag and pull it
inside the boom. I want to fabricate a cover of some sort to block the
opening but can't come up with a reasonable method. Has anyone done this
with success?
Martin Rosenberg
Avalon  #823