E31 Broken boom fitting

[David Vaughn]

While removing the mainsail this morning, I found the top part of the mast side of the gooseneck has broken off.
Don't know how I missed it. It is partially hidden by the stack pack cover, but still. Sigh.

So who made these for the E31? Are they still available? I'm under the impression the mast, boom and fittings are original.
There are a couple of local welding shops I can try - maybe one of them could repair it?

 

[bigd14]

Could you have a replacement made of stainless steel? Seems like it would be easier to manufacture and not too costly. I understand welding cast aluminum is problematic.

 

[Dave G.]

Kenyon who is out of business made a lot of spars & booms for Ericson. A company named Rig-Rite carries a lot of Kenyon stuff albeit quite pricey. Link below may help you find what you're looking for.

Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats.

www.rigrite.com

 

[Loren Beach]

First, I would take several other equally good pix of the broken fitting, include measurements of it, and send to Garhauer for their assessment. They are known for making all sorts of SS fittings at reasonable cost. Nothing to lose by giving them a call.....
(and tell 'em you heard of them, repeatedly, via the Ericson Owners' site....)

 

[David Vaughn]

Thanks guys. A dock neighbor recommended a local shop that may be able to make a new one in stainless steel.
I’ll try them in the morning. If that doesn’t work out then I’ll try Rig-Right and Garhauer.
And Loren I’ll be sure to mention how they were repeatedly recommended from here.