RS600 Boom?

   going outside the boom means going right around 2 bloody great jaws the get bolted onto the mast. this would shred the block as it went past the jaws.
Im not sure what the problem with the old boom is, i have a spare old boom that has hairline cracks around the rivets where the mainsheet blocks are tied to so i dont use it, but the jaws on that seem to be pretty much the same as on my new boom. 

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mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS600 Boom? Posted: 09 Jun 08 at 10:27pm
	going outside the boom means going right around 2 bloody great jaws the get bolted onto the mast. this would shred the block as it went past the jaws. Im not sure what the problem with the old boom is, i have a spare old boom that has hairline cracks around the rivets where the mainsheet blocks are tied to so i dont use it, but the jaws on that seem to be pretty much the same as on my new boom.
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tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 08 at 7:28pm
	why not just rig it outside the boom then? im sure you only want to let it right off in the lighter stuff so the extra friction pulling it on shouldnt be a problem. or am i missing something here?
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Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 08 at 7:07pm
	Ok, I'll have a look at the rope with the knot on tomorrow as you make sense and it just could be that! Thanks.
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craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 08 at 6:48pm
	Mark, I dont understand why you have a problem with your boom. My 600 had the old boom and I never had any problems. When you tie the end of the cunningham off on the boom (knot in the slot), then with the cunningham let right off in the cleats the block should be just inside the bottom of the boom jaws. This should give you just enough travel to get the tack down far enough in the windy stuff. Alternatively have a lightwind knot and a windy knot. If its good and breezy you wont be letting the cunningham off that much anyway. Paul

Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 08 at 5:28pm
	Hi, My 600 still has a old style boom on it and i struggle to pull enough cunni on because it can't pass through the boom when eased/off (like on the newer style ones). Does anyone have one lying around and willing to part with? If not, would it be wise to cut the gap bigger on mine? I doubt it, because it doesn't look as reinforced as the new ones, and would probably not be covered under insurance if i do. Any help? Thanks, Mark.
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