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Posted by crwindy@…> (crwindy@…>)

Been there, done that.
Last year coming back to RI from Cuttyhunk in about 28-30kts with nasty chop, we
were sailing like crazy (beating the whole way), but as we rounded Sakonett
point to head up the river, the gooseneck failed, and down came the boom.
No one hurt, gathered the sail, and motored home.
Paul Dennis got me a new gooseneck, and I was in business in about 2 weeks.
So, they do fail, and if you see a potential problem, fix it now so you don’t
have to lose time waiting for the new one.
craig F36/38 Chloe (not used nearly enough)

---- lance_ryley <lance_ryley@…> wrote:

open invitation to visit… you know how I hate talking boats… :wink:

Herk had another method for the jib which I’ve employed for this
season. The jib has a long nylon web to connect the tack, and Herk
told me to lash it from top to bottom. He said this was also the key
to happiness in keeping the camberspar from hitting the mast. Not
that I’ve tacked the boat too many times yet, but so far, it seems to
be good advice.

Melissa, sounds like you were having adventures of your own. I kept
my eyes open for you on our trip - would have been keen to have a 38
and a 45 making way for Boston together. Maybe next time… once you
umm… fix the cracks in your gooseneck (cringe)

lance
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Wales <twales@…>
wrote:

Hey Lance,
Sounds like a great trip. You’ll get used to the
camberspar
jib winging out on it’s own, which is pretty neat.
You can experiment with the jib at dock/anchor. Many of
us
use some sort of tubing or pvc to elevate the jib off the deck. I
purchased about 18" of fuel line, sliced it down the middle,
slipped
it over the headstay and taped it back up. It’s just enough to
keep
the jib off the deck, making it easier to deal with when furling
and
covering. I, too, haul it over to the portside when not in use,
keeping it out of the way.
I will come down and see you at the Constitution Marina
next
time I’m traveling through Boston. Sorry I missed you at Memorial
Day weekend. If the offer is still open, I’d love to see your
new “home”.
Best,
TW F32 Anoush Koon

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Posted by Melissa (kalicinm@…>)

did you replace the gooseneck yourself? Paul was saying that it can be quite a task.

Melissa
s/v Acedia F38 “Pollution is a silent form of violence”-Ralph Nader

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----- Original Message ----From: “crwindy@…” <crwindy@…>To: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.comCc: lance_ryley <lance_ryley@…>Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:32:49 PMSubject: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Gooseneck

Been there, done that.Last year coming back to RI from Cuttyhunk in about 28-30kts with nasty chop, we were sailing like crazy (beating the whole way), but as we rounded Sakonett point to head up the river, the gooseneck failed, and down came the boom.No one hurt, gathered the sail, and motored home. Paul Dennis got me a new gooseneck, and I was in business in about 2 weeks.So, they do fail, and if you see a potential problem, fix it now so you don’t have to lose time waiting for the new one.craig F36/38 Chloe (not used nearly enough)---- lance_ryley <lance_ryley@ yahoo.com> wrote: > open invitation to visit… you know how I hate talking boats… ;)> > Herk had another method for the jib which I’ve employed for this > season. The jib has a long nylon web to connect the tack, and Herk > told me to lash it from top to bottom. He said
this was also the key > to happiness in keeping the camberspar from hitting the mast. Not > that I’ve tacked the boat too many times yet, but so far, it seems to > be good advice.> > Melissa, sounds like you were having adventures of your own. I kept > my eyes open for you on our trip - would have been keen to have a 38 > and a 45 making way for Boston together. Maybe next time… once you > umm… fix the cracks in your gooseneck (cringe)> > lance> — In FreedomOwnersGroup@ yahoogroups. com, Thomas Wales <twales@…> > wrote:> >> > Hey Lance,> > Sounds like a great trip. You’ll get used to the > camberspar > > jib winging out on it’s own, which is pretty neat.> > You can experiment with the jib at dock/anchor. Many of > us > >
use some sort of tubing or pvc to elevate the jib off the deck. I > > purchased about 18" of fuel line, sliced it down the middle, > slipped > > it over the headstay and taped it back up. It’s just enough to > keep > > the jib off the deck, making it easier to deal with when furling > and > > covering. I, too, haul it over to the portside when not in use, > > keeping it out of the way.> > I will come down and see you at the Constitution Marina > next > > time I’m traveling through Boston. Sorry I missed you at Memorial > > Day weekend. If the offer is still open, I’d love to see your > new “home”.> > Best,> > TW F32 Anoush Koon> > > >
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Posted by crwindy@…> (crwindy@…>)

Paul did it for me.
In the world of boat dollars, it was not so bad, but don’t remember the cost.
cw
---- Melissa <kalicinm@…> wrote:

did you replace the gooseneck yourself? Paul was saying that it can be quite
a task.

Melissa
s/v Acedia F38

“Pollution is a silent form of violence”
-Ralph Nader

“Plastics, like diamonds, are forever!”
-The Earth Resource Foundation

(for more information on the adverse effects of plastics on human health and
the environment, please
visit–http://www.earthresource.org/campaigns/capp/capp-overview.html)

----- Original Message ----
From: “crwindy@…” <crwindy@…>
To: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
Cc: lance_ryley <lance_ryley@…>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:32:49 PM
Subject: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Gooseneck

Been there, done that.
Last year coming back to RI from Cuttyhunk in about 28-30kts with nasty chop,
we were sailing like crazy (beating the whole way), but as we rounded Sakonett
point to head up the river, the gooseneck failed, and down came the boom.
No one hurt, gathered the sail, and motored home.
Paul Dennis got me a new gooseneck, and I was in business in about 2 weeks.
So, they do fail, and if you see a potential problem, fix it now so you don’t
have to lose time waiting for the new one.
craig F36/38 Chloe (not used nearly enough)

---- lance_ryley <lance_ryley@ yahoo.com> wrote:

open invitation to visit… you know how I hate talking boats… :wink:

Herk had another method for the jib which I’ve employed for this
season. The jib has a long nylon web to connect the tack, and Herk
told me to lash it from top to bottom. He said this was also the key
to happiness in keeping the camberspar from hitting the mast. Not
that I’ve tacked the boat too many times yet, but so far, it seems to
be good advice.

Melissa, sounds like you were having adventures of your own. I kept
my eyes open for you on our trip - would have been keen to have a 38
and a 45 making way for Boston together. Maybe next time… once you
umm… fix the cracks in your gooseneck (cringe)

lance
— In FreedomOwnersGroup@ yahoogroups. com, Thomas Wales <twales@…>
wrote:

Hey Lance,
Sounds like a great trip. You’ll get used to the
camberspar
jib winging out on it’s own, which is pretty neat.
You can experiment with the jib at dock/anchor. Many of
us
use some sort of tubing or pvc to elevate the jib off the deck. I
purchased about 18" of fuel line, sliced it down the middle,
slipped
it over the headstay and taped it back up. It’s just enough to
keep
the jib off the deck, making it easier to deal with when furling
and
covering. I, too, haul it over to the portside when not in use,
keeping it out of the way.
I will come down and see you at the Constitution Marina
next
time I’m traveling through Boston. Sorry I missed you at Memorial
Day weekend. If the offer is still open, I’d love to see your
new “home”.
Best,
TW F32 Anoush Koon

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