Hi all,

Was out on the water a few days ago and my North Sails 180-230 Gold boom completely failed where the aluminium section meets the boom end. Pretty disappointing considering its only 3 or 4 years old (Dad has some Chinooks from 94/95 that go strong in 25 to 30 knots!).

Upon further inspection, it appears that its the actual aluminium section that is part of the clamp/ front end that has failed. See this photo for an idea:

Those aluminium sections enter the circular section of the boom and its failed right where it meets the plastic if that makes sense.

So I'm just wondering if its possible to get that North sails part from somewhere? ANyone know a good place for norths parts, not just sails and the gear itself? Its the old style boom, not the new angular ones and I have seen them in various places but just can't remember where. Figured itd be better to save the money as its an aluminium/ carbon hybrid and don't want it to go to waste!

Cheers,
Max