Thanks. It actually looks better in the pics though. It's a bit rough in spots but I'm slowly getting it back in shape. As for the boom travel, yes if not cleated (and if the vang/topping lift allow) it will travel up to the point where the sail slides come out. I don't know enough about using a vang to make use of it so I have it cleated all the way down. I also have a small cam cleat there which I assume is for a cunningham.
I have a 1975 O'Day 25 and mine has a cleat just above the boom vang that allows you to cleat a line from the gooseneck. I don't have any pics handy right now but I'll try to get some.
"Have a 2010 43 and whilst racing recently and well heeled over on port had similar experience. Only in the aft heads and haven’t as yet sorted out where the ingress came from but suspect the shower drain. Never happened before in 15 years with…"
I note there has been no activity on SeaKnots Beneteau 40/43 since early 2025.Is one of my favourite boating sites still alive and kicking?BilgolabandsSee More
Comment Wall (2 comments)
You need to be a member of SeaKnots to add comments!
Join SeaKnots
I have a 1975 O'Day 25 and mine has a cleat just above the boom vang that allows you to cleat a line from the gooseneck. I don't have any pics handy right now but I'll try to get some.