26 Sep
2021
26 Sep
'21
10:29 a.m.
So we’ve had our Montgomery 17 for a few years and have been sailing it a lot during the summer months in Vermont. Today we headed to the boat with a stronger wind forecast; we’re now comfortable with a reef in between 14-16 knots, but never had to put in two reefs yet . I thought today might be the day to experiment as I measured 18 knots gusts on our mooring. But before I even raised the main, we had a failure. I guess I haven’t been inspecting this close enough. As I tightened the out haul in preparation of raising the main, the boom jumped forward. I went to the mast and was surprised to find this (see picture). Now we’re on the way to see my brother with a TIG welder. -Gerry
