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[> [> [> [> Bronze to Aluminum -- Randall, M31, Murre, - Sunday - 01/11/09 - 10:28pm

Hey James,

Regarding bronze gooseneck pieces to an aluminum mast, check out how that's been handled on Tranquila, here:

http://www.marineryachts.com/owners/Tranquila/index.html.

The photo (second from top) is a shot of the boat owner basking and the boat on port tack, but if you look to the right, you'll see that a bronze gooseneck has been fitted to a spiffy looking aluminum mizzen mast. No idea what the gasket is...maybe just paint?

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[> [> [> [> [> Thanks Randall -- James Scheh, - Monday - 01/12/09 - 12:09am

I am going to for sure keep my wood booms. I am going to meet with the rigger next week to get a quote on the work to hopefully use most of my current standing rigging on my main for the new aluminum main. I have done lots of other upgrades my self this one I am going to get some help from a pro.

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[> [> [> [> Gitano--casting question -- Randall, Murre, M31, - Monday - 01/12/09 - 9:35pm

Where did you have your casting done again?

My mizzen goosneck fitting is nearly worn out. It doesn't take much abuse, so I've been nursing it along. But I really should get it done.

Are your masts up yet? Is your fitting in good enough shape to make a plug? Maybe we could have plugs of main and mizzen made?

RR

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[> [> [> [> [> California Casting (510) 232-2425 -- Gitano, - Wednesday - 01/14/09 - 4:24pm

Hi Randall,
Here is the link http://www.nffs.org/html/member.asp?ID=56
Its called California Casting, and is located in Richmond.
How are things?
Bruce

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[> [> [> mizzen gooseneck -- John, - Wednesday - 01/21/09 - 5:59pm

I probably have a mizzen gooseneck from an M-31 if you want to buy used.

John

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[> [> [> Mast/Boom Bronze Connection -- John, - Friday - 01/23/09 - 7:16pm

Fitting is called a gooseneck. There is one for the main and one for the mizzen. If you send me photos of what you are looking to replace I probably have it in my box of bronze parts from an M-31 if you don't mind used parts. These are factory M-31 taken from a wreck and in 95% condition. Let me know at SkiprJohn@aol.com
Before I quote a price I'd like to know if I have what you need. The price will be cheap.

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[> [> [> Gooseneck for main -- Gene Trentham, - Wednesday - 05/ 6/09 - 8:20pm

I have replaced my M31 masts and booms with aluminum. I have all the hardware from the wood spars. I also have mizzen, mizzen boom, and main boom. The main mast broke. Sorry I was late in reading you post. 231-889-4546. Northwest lower Michigan.

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