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Removing the end of the boom Hey all, I have an old boat with the outhaul threaded inside the boom. I need to replace the line, but to get to the end of it I need to take off the end of the boom that fits to the mast. I've drilled out the pop rivets (pic was taken before I did it), but the fitting is tight and corroded, and won't budge. Does anyone have any hints on how I can loosen the end up to remove it? TIA, Barry Barry Park 30-Jul-2011    Edit    Delete

Re: Removing the end of the boom Get a long bit of wood and pass it down inside the boom and hit the end with a hanner. This should overcome the corrosion problem. Don Barnett 30-Jul-2011    Edit    Delete

Re: Removing the end of the boom Oh yeah. OK, will give it a try. Barry Park 31-Jul-2011    Edit    Delete

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