So, as I examine the new little Cole 23 floater more, my first inspection of the goose neck was a bit quick. and I noticed it is very worn.
The boom itself is also in average condition, so mixed mind whether to replace boom complete, or just find fittings for Gooseneck.

Anyone know where to find these parts? Closest I've found it Keeleymarine, however thats only for boom section, and alum end fitting, and their not the same cross section.

Current setup has a fixed foot main, the main needs either repair, or a new main, so wondering if I change to a loose foot main, and whether these would change the loads on current boom, hence, do I replace the boom or not?

Trying not to over capitalise on this one...so looking for a economic solution.

Anyone know where to buy these fittings, or best place to look at new Booms, & Fittings around Sydney. Boom is tiny, only around 2.8mtr

Jolene said..
Why not just get it repaired.
You could easily have the plug section re sleeved and a new shaft made to suit.

Unfortunately, due to Oz labour rates, it's likely cheaper to buy a new one than repair. No matter what material you sleeve in, it will be different material and start galvanic reaction, and not last long.
Shaft would be pain to manufacture especially if you can buy one

You need a pensioner with a lathe. I would drill out the plug and turn up a sleeve in black nylon.

Hiya Cabron,
These guys have HDPE and nylon rods from 18mm to 500mm OD.
www.allplastics.com.au/engineering-plastics/polyethylene/hdpe
You might get an offcut from them if you ask nicely.
Or if you can take accurate measurements, send em to me and I'll draw it and send you an 'stl file. Then you can send it to allplastics, or anyone else for that matter, and just get it 3d printed in nylon or hdpe or (insert fav plastic here) .

Drill it out and make a larger pin to fit.
No need for a bush.
Can be done at home with a drill, bits.
Stainless rod, grinder,
You would need to buy a drill bit to suit, but I would head down to the local man shed first as Ramona suggested.

nswmensshed.org/

mensshed.org/find-a-shed/



gary

clean up the aluminium boom plug and weld the hole closed.

Took another look at that.
I thought it was bronze like the gooseneck.
That is why i said that a bush was not needed.
Wrong again!
Give my suggestion a miss!

gary

Cabron said..

Jolene said..
Why not just get it repaired.
You could easily have the plug section re sleeved and a new shaft made to suit.

Unfortunately, due to Oz labour rates, it's likely cheaper to buy a new one than repair. No matter what material you sleeve in, it will be different material and start galvanic reaction, and not last long.
Shaft would be pain to manufacture especially if you can buy one

If you get stuck send it to me and I will rebuild it for you.