In Neal's case, it doesn't matter, since he no longer has a boat. It was hit
by lightning, and even before that, it was on a mooring for his entire
existance in the keys.
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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com
"Captain Joe Redcloud" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 17:34:39 -0600, "Capt. NealŪ"
wrote:
"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in news:46Kbf.65202$rE2.38672
:
I have two booms that I will give away to
anyone who can put them to use.
Both and wood, with SS tracks. Length's
are each 10'. Includes bails, blocks, gooseneck
fittings.
These would be good for a light schooner like
Tadpoles, or some sort of a homemade boat.
Nothing wrong with my boom. It's stronger than when it
came from the factory.
Your cheap Coronado boom that came from the factory BROKE. It was due
partly to
quakity issues and partly to lack of seamanship. You then did a hack job
repairing it, and it now weighs an extra 40-50 pounds. It is not only FAR
less
structurally sound, but it also adversely affects the stability of your
boat,
and compromises the safety of anyone aboard. It's a good thing you live in
a
residence motel and never actually sail anywhere.
Commodore Joe Redcloud