Geoff Cooke

The mid-boom traveler on the cabintop, above, was one of the reasons Geoff Cooke bought his 1975 Tartan 30. What the previous owner (who made the conversion from end-boom to mid-boom sheeting) didn’t realize was that a stronger boom should have been installed at the same time. Considering the increased loads it took and the weakening caused by the additional holes drilled in it, the original boom held up remarkably well for many years until one day a mild jibe finished it off.

Crash, bang, BOOM!

When the noise died down, he needed a new boom Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 There are a few good reasons to replace your boom. If you want to add capability or features, it’s easier and more cost-effective...

September 10, 2026