How to disassemble a boom?

[peter2407]

Any advice, pointers, tools needed etc. two reasons - a. To fix a single line reefing problem and b. To lubricate the internal mechanism.

 

[sailorman]

1/if riveted then a battery drill + sharp hss drill bits
2/suitable rivetter + monel rivets
3/if machine screws then req tools will screwdriver

 

[pvb]

If it's a Selden boom, you'll find exploded diagrams on Selden's website which may be useful in clarifying how it all fits together.