Mainsail boom slug

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   Hi,

I have a Ronautica 340 and the clew of the mainsail is normally attached to the boom via a metal slug that slides into a slot in the boom.   That was until this weekend when the slug decided to pull out of the slot!!  The slot in the boom is now slightly larger where the slug pulled out.  (The slug looks undamaged).

Now I have refitted the mainsail back on to the boom and it looks ok but I suspect that the first time it is put under pressure it will start to work its way out.  As a quick fix I have lashed the clew and slug to the boom with some rope removing some of the tension on this fixing.

So my question is how can I repair it?   Can I get a slug with larger wings that won't pull out or do I need to get the boom slot repaired!! (Sounds expensive )

Regards

Graeme

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radarman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 October 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote radarman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Mainsail boom slug Posted: 14 October 2008 at 2:49am
	Hi, I have a Ronautica 340 and the clew of the mainsail is normally attached to the boom via a metal slug that slides into a slot in the boom. That was until this weekend when the slug decided to pull out of the slot!! The slot in the boom is now slightly larger where the slug pulled out. (The slug looks undamaged). Now I have refitted the mainsail back on to the boom and it looks ok but I suspect that the first time it is put under pressure it will start to work its way out. As a quick fix I have lashed the clew and slug to the boom with some rope removing some of the tension on this fixing. So my question is how can I repair it? Can I get a slug with larger wings that won't pull out or do I need to get the boom slot repaired!! (Sounds expensive ) Regards Graeme

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3012	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 October 2008 at 5:54am
	Hi Graeme, Please give me the OD of the existing outhaul slug and I will check to see if we offer one that is larger. Thanks, Matt Sailrite

rcknight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Member Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote rcknight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 October 2008 at 8:38am
	I have a boat with a loose footed mainsail and a large slug at the boom. It uses a webbing strap and velcro to help anchor the clew too the boom. Works well. I think I might try to repair the boom using a wood block and a hammer. The wood block will keep you from scratching the boom. You probably need to remove the boom and support it well before you start beating on it.
	Robert "Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid" John Wayne