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big kahuna
Joined: 15 Oct 2009
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Location: Australia
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 Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:16 pm Post subject: replacement for Goldspar gooseneck fitting |
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I noticed that my goose neck fitting is cracked on one side. Can you still get Goldspar fittings, or if not, what is the next best option?
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Mike Simpson
Joined: 28 Apr 2005
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Location: Melbourne
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:36 am Post subject: Gooseneck fittings |
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I believe Goldspar still make a gooseneck but to a slightly different pattern to that previously recommended, but it runs out of arc travel such that the aft end of the boom will not drop onto the cockpit floor when the sail is lowered, resulting in a heavy moment on the gooseneck fitting.
The new fitting is probably OK as long as you pull the boom off the gooseneck before lowering the sail.
Alternative is the Riley RM680, but check the black band measurement after fitting as it will vary slightly.
I think John Dixon (Iecon) has both types available. |
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andymac
Joined: 14 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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The Goldspar one is very hard to source these days. In my opinion it is much better than the Ronstan and other equivalents. Sometimes you can find chandlers with old stock...if so, grab every spare one you can and advertise them here!
Cheers,
Andy
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big kahuna
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I have had a look at the Ronstan goosenecks and they leave a lot to be desired. If I get a new metal bit made for the goldpsar will this be acceptable? |
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