Boom Bale for 25D?

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » Apr 25th, '22, 12:13

Hi all,
I am wondering what size boom bale I need for my 25D. Anybody know?
Thanks,

Joe

bottomscraper · Post by **bottomscraper** » Apr 25th, '22, 14:24

The Rigrite web site says the Cape Dory 25D used the "CD2" extrusion which is 2 1/4" wide:

https://www.rigrite.com/Spars/Spartan_S ... 2_boom.php

I believe both Schaefer and Ronstan have boom bails that should work.

Keith II · Post by **Keith II** » Apr 25th, '22, 20:29

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=117437

HTH,

Keith

n5ama · Post by **n5ama** » May 15th, '22, 07:31

Is any preparation necessary to avoid electrolysis between the mast and the bale?

Thanks

Joe Myerson · Post by **Joe Myerson** » May 15th, '22, 10:40

If you through-bolt the bale, and make the holes in the boom slightly wider than the bolt, there shouldn't be a problem.

wikakaru · Post by **wikakaru** » May 15th, '22, 11:34

It is always a good idea to apply a coating like Tef-gel or zinc chromate paste wherever stainless and aluminum meet.

Smooth sailing,

Jim

SVFayaway · Post by **SVFayaway** » May 15th, '22, 20:42

I used nylon washers on my CD28 to insulate the bail from the boom and put tef-gel on the bolt itself. After 47 years there was some corrosion from the old bail contacting the aluminum.

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