[C320-list] Boom Aft Opening

[Martin Rosenberg]

This seems like a great solution however at about $50 for a roll of 2 inch
it's a bit too pricey.
Martin


On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 7:20 AM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
wrote:

> 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
>
>