[C320-list] Boom Aft Opening

[Warren Updike]

I fold a hand towel and put in a zip-loc bag, then stuff it in the anchor locker opening. Keeps birdies out and stays dry.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62


-----Original Message-----
From: clburti at gmail.com [mailto:clburti at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:54 AM
To: 320
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Aft Opening

I have the same problem with the anchor well opening…I use a sponge.






Fair Winds
Chris Burti
Commitment
Catalina 320, #867





From: Martin Rosenberg
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎June‎ ‎10‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:‎28‎ ‎AM
To: 320





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