My 85 has a sliding gooseneck fitting which I like for the same reason Larry does, I can raise it up and get it out of the way of my bimini.
John Emmerich 5874 Fortitude > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeffery L. Sheler > Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 8:37 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: catalina27-talk: gooseneck survey > > > Let's take a poll. Which type of gooseneck/mast connection does your boat > have? > > I'm interested in learning which boom connection configuration -- > fixed or > sliding -- is most common on C27s. My 89 TR came with a fixed (four-bolt) > connection. I see that several who have responded to my initial > query have > sliding connections. The sliding connection certainly would seem > to be more > versatile, allowing for easier adjustment of boom elevation. But why did > Catalina (apparently) later switch to a fixed connection? Is it a > strength > issue? (Greater durability under stress, as in a hard jibe?) Are there > drawbacks that I should consider before converting my fixed > connection to a > slider? > > So anyway, which type of connection do each of you have? (Cast your vote, > early and often). > > Jeff Sheler > s/v Windsome > C27TR #6594 > Hampton, VA > >
