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Last Fling 71
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Initially Posted - 07/08/2014 :  06:35:34  Show Profile
My 89 Cat 25 TR has a fixed gooseneck, on the boom. Is there any advantage to switching to a sliding gooseneck to raise the boom 12" or can I just move the fixed gooseneck up 12"? I plan to have the mainsail shortened by 12" and loose footed by a professional sailmaker. I need the headroom in my cockpit.
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Response Posted - 07/08/2014 :  08:28:42  Show Profile
Hi Robert!

I have done exactly what you describe above and it has worked out wonderfully. I think the slider gives you a little more flexibility when reefing also.

You may already know that CD sells the sliding gooseneck.

What's your hull #?
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Last Fling 71
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Response Posted - 07/08/2014 :  13:03:30  Show Profile
My hull # is A989.
CD may be out of the sliding gooseneck; I called and they can't give me a price for one right now.
I would prefer the slider. I may make it a winter project & see if they get any in later.

Bob
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Response Posted - 07/08/2014 :  13:51:08  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Last Fling 71

My hull # is A989.

Bob


FWIW, if your boat is indeed a 1989, the hull number would be in the range of mine below. Depending where it falls in the complete serial number, the "A" may indicate the month of manufacture.
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islander
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Response Posted - 07/09/2014 :  13:25:39  Show Profile
You may also have to cut a new mast gate after raising the boom.
edit) Second thought is if you make the boom a slider you can insert the slugs then raise the boom. If the boom goes past the gate then you won't need a plate for the gate.
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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  06:23:19  Show Profile
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You may also have to cut a new mast gate after raising the boom.
edit) Second thought is if you make the boom a slider you can insert the slugs then raise the boom. If the boom goes past the gate then you won't need a plate for the gate.
Good point Scott, when I raised my boom (by reducing the height of the main, the sliding gooseneck now resides (resting on a sail stop) above the gate.
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Last Fling 71
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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  06:30:04  Show Profile
Thank you for your input.
I plan on doing exactly what you mentioned, depending upon the gooseneck I have to use.
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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  06:44:43  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Last Fling 71

. . . depending upon the gooseneck I have to use . . .


If you are unable to source one through CD, Rig-Rite carries quality stuff - though pricey.

Good luck!
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Response Posted - 07/13/2014 :  12:48:50  Show Profile
Bob, I don't think you need the entire gooseneck. I believe you can just buy the slider and change it out with the fixed end.http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/292_149/gooseneck-slide-only.cfm
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Last Fling 71
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Response Posted - 07/13/2014 :  15:08:22  Show Profile
Thank you.
I saw a slider on Rig-Rite's web page that should fit.

Bob
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