I need a fitting for my boom and have been having difficulty locating a source for it. How do I identify what my boom extrusion is? What are some good resources for these parts? The part in question is an outhaul pulley for an internally mounted outhaul that I want to switch from cable to line. The old one is really cheap and cheesy.
Thanks
Brock Richardson
Boom fittings
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Since the original Triton boom didn't have an internal outhaul system, yours must have been added, or the boom replaced at some point.
Most spars come from a series of standard extrusions, though there are many to choose from. If you trace the outline of your boom (say, with a piece of solder or something), and note the overall measurements, you can usually match it up with the diagrams found on many of the mastmaker's websites.
If you need a custom fitting, try Metalmast Marine in Putnam, CT. They don't have a website, but their contact info will show up if you google it, I think. I can dig it up here too.
Most spars come from a series of standard extrusions, though there are many to choose from. If you trace the outline of your boom (say, with a piece of solder or something), and note the overall measurements, you can usually match it up with the diagrams found on many of the mastmaker's websites.
If you need a custom fitting, try Metalmast Marine in Putnam, CT. They don't have a website, but their contact info will show up if you google it, I think. I can dig it up here too.
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