I have an old Neil Pryde carbon boom and the little teeth that grab the rope are badly worn / corroded. Any ideas on fixing them / or the latch so it will hold firmly again? Tried re-sharpenng then with a small file- failed, too worn down. Can I buy just the teeth? Just keeps slipping and is veeeerrry annoying...
Cheers.
Can you tie a knot in it?
Usually, you don't need to adjust this once you have the setting right to give you enough grip, but not too much pressure.
I doubt you can get these cleats, but you would probably be able to get a new clamp or arm for the clamp.
Is it a Neil Pryde or Fiberspar boom (by the look of it)? If so, I would expect you can get spares for it, but IMHO I think the money would be better spent on a new boom.
Hi Phil,
The NP lever from one generation ago fits perfectly. No guessing and to your door for $20.
Sam.
I'll give you guys a yell tomorrow- I've run out of time today...
That boom is pretty good. I bought it second hand about 5 years ago and used it for around a year. The fellow I bought it off said he bought it new around the year 2000 but hadn't been using it for around 5 years. I then bought another boom as most of my sails needed a longer boom. So I haven't used it for around 3 years or so. Its just been in the back of my van, taking up room so if it can get some use I'm happy.
So even though its quite old it hasn't had too much use. I think its a full carbon boom and its pretty strong, stiff and light. So if Phil can get it back in action for $20 then its a good result, all up costing $70.
My x9 had same issue. Bought one at local shop. Shq in vic. Wasn't pricey and easy to change in minutes. Looks exactly the same.
), so all up $50, still a bargin and sure to last for years.
