Storm Damage: Broken Boom

[johngsandusky]

Fierce Storm Wreaks Havoc. The bow and spring lines parted. She swung out on the stern line. Pitching in a sea (in the harbor!) and storm surge brought the mizzen boom down on top of a piling. Snapped at the sheet bail. The broken boom did some other harm. The break is pretty neat. I believe the boom is Douglas Fir. I plan to scarf a piece on either side, kind of clothespin style. Anyone done this?

[John B]

I've done it to masts booms and bowsprits. 12:1 minimum.. good to go.;)

[Jim Ledger]

Bring it around if you want a hand with it, John.

That was quite a wind and I'm sure the North shore got the worst of it.

[johngsandusky]

Thanks Jim. Richard Jones made a similar offer today. The crew at the yard told me there were 3' seas in the harbor. I understand nine people were killed.
Thank you John.

[wizbang 13]

must have been hell ashore on a night like that

[Jim Ledger]

must have been hell ashore on a night like that

My windshield wipers are shot, the gutters are clogged, and the puddles...sweet Cheeses, don't get me started.:eek:

[J. Dillon]

I fixed my broken mast several years ago . It has stood up very well. JD

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/333/mastrepair3.jpg

[holzbt]

You could use a clothes pin scarf. Call if you need help. I've got some d. fir and some black spruce handy.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/holzboat/Clothes%20pin%20scarf/IMG_0449-1.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/holzboat/Clothes%20pin%20scarf/IMG_0453.jpg

[Canoez]

My windshield wipers are shot, the gutters are clogged, and the puddles...sweet Cheeses, don't get me started.:eek:

Sounds like rather than repairing broken booms and building catboats you fellas should be starting in on an ark! :eek:

[johngsandusky]

I'm planning on scarfing dutchmen on both sides, their apexes meeting at the break. I'll check out the local yard to see if I can find good fir(tight grain, no flaws). The boom is rectangular, should be ok.
Thanks Roger.

[Richard Jones]

John,
Back in the early 90's when I was building my gaff pilot sloop, I got some nice clear 5/4 doug fir out at Riverhead Building Supply for my mast. Also some Sitka Spruce. Don't know if they still carry it.