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Topic: Sandpiper 565 Gooseneck
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KenM
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posted September 13, 2005 10:06 PM
   
I recently became the new owner of a Sandpiper 565, Sail #133.
I'm new to this sailing thing, so I have lots of questions,need a lot of advise. hopefully someone can help me out. the boat is missing many parts, especially the gooseneck,including the spar casting,which as I understand it,is an integral part of the "roller reefing" function of this design. Tom(?) at cl sailboats tells me this gooseneck is no longer available, and they are working on a replacement unit,available maybe(?) next spring. some questions come to mind. knowing this was a gibb proctor sliding gooseneck, am i correct in assuming the mast and boom are gibb proctor production items also??? If so,my internet searches tell me these are still available as "Proctor" parts from RIG-RITE INC. Warwick, R.I., USA. www.rigrite.com
My problem lies in the fact I have no idea what this unit looks like, therefore I have no idea whether or not the 4 or 5 special proctor sliding goosenecks they say they have available might be what I'm looking for. All I know is that they fit the proctor masts and spars only.
Any info,photos of the unit, etc,would be greatly appreciated. What i do know is that the mast has been spread to 5/8" below what i assume is the sail intake point up above it, which is spread out to approx. 3/4" for 3 1/2" or so, prior to the 1/8" split in the mast to keep the sail in the mast .Sorry for my lack of technical sailing jargon, but I'm a newbie at this.
any part numbers,where else I may be able to pick one up, would be greatly appreciated. I've been spending hours going through the forums on this site. You guys sound like a knowledgable bunch.
thanks
Ken
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Shortstay
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posted September 14, 2005 08:51 AM
Welcome aboard our e-fleet, Ken. You have indeed found a "knowledgable bunch!" Except for me, naturally, because I don't have your answer. I looked at your link & it was not useful for me to determine what you want. However, I have no doubt you'll find better input among the collected wisdom here.The main reason for my reply is I had to note yours is the hull number just before Shortwave's, whose previous owner is also a Ken. D'Arcy & Lynda are the owners now. ------------------
Kevin
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2short S565
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posted September 14, 2005 05:07 PM
Here is a couple of not so great pics but they are better than you have so far    You can see the ball thingy on the slide that fits on the mast groove. That ball thiny has a square finger cast onto it, and that fits into a square hole in the casting on the end of the boom.
To roll/reef the sail around the boom you (first disconnect the boom vang of couse)pull the boom back until the square part of that finger draws out of the square socket in the end of the boom. An internal stop prevents the boom from coming right off. The boom can then be rotated on a round portion on the end of that finger. IP: 67.68.136.5 |
KenM
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posted September 14, 2005 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by 2short S565:
Here is a couple of not so great pics but they are better than you have so far You can see the ball thingy on the slide that fits on the mast groove. That ball thiny has a square finger cast onto it, and that fits into a square hole in the casting on the end of the boom.
To roll/reef the sail around the boom you (first disconnect the boom vang of couse)pull the boom back until the square part of that finger draws out of the square socket in the end of the boom. An internal stop prevents the boom from coming right off. The boom can then be rotated on a round portion on the end of that finger.
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KenM
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posted September 14, 2005 10:24 PM
Kevin, thanks for the info.,and the photos. I don't understand right now how that "ball thingy" can take the forces exerted on it, having looked at many other gooseneck designs. I have a tendency to over-analyse most everything, so if this gadget worked, who am I to question it?I'll have to be happy to find a workable replacement. I'm familiar with the other "Ken", having roamed through his 400 or so posts on the forum. I will remember your reply Kevin for several reasons. I have a son named Kevin,he's 26 years old.Your boat is named "Shortstay". My Kevin is still living at home..........not a "Shortstay", by any stretch of the imagination.
I appreciate your help,your time,and the info. you gave me. No doubt we'll have further contact. BTW, I live in Welland,Ont.
thanks,
Ken
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Shortstay
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posted September 14, 2005 10:56 PM
Ken, you're welcome for the info I provided, scanty as was, but credit for the pix go to our good friend -- and former 'Piper owner, alas -- Fred, aka 2short.As for your Kevin, hey, if it works for him, more power to him!  IP: 198.115.167.211 |
KenM
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posted September 14, 2005 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by 2short S565:
Here is a couple of not so great pics but they are better than you have so far You can see the ball thingy on the slide that fits on the mast groove. That ball thiny has a square finger cast onto it, and that fits into a square hole in the casting on the end of the boom.
To roll/reef the sail around the boom you (first disconnect the boom vang of couse)pull the boom back until the square part of that finger draws out of the square socket in the end of the boom. An internal stop prevents the boom from coming right off. The boom can then be rotated on a round portion on the end of that finger.
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KenM
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posted September 14, 2005 11:37 PM
I am also new to posting threads on forums,and reading them, so as Kevin("Shortstay"), quite rightly pointed out, I owe my thanks to Fred, aka 2short, for the photos of the gooseneck.
thanks Fred,Ken
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