I Know What Tome Will Say

[Lakesailor]

But I was just having a gentle sail this afternoon in my restored Heron and the boom split.
Not a big deal as it just became a loose footed sail (which it is in effect as it's a bit baggy)

So I carried on. And no I wasn't pressing it too hard. Poor old thing is 50 years old.

Then the tiller snapped where it comes out of the rudder headstock.

It has all the hallmarks of being rotten. Not what you expect for a bit of oak that's hardly juvenile!
OK at this point I was a bit closer to the wind, but not pinching or over stressing things at all.
Bit more repair work to do. At least the centre-board casing leak has slowed down to a mild gush. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[jhr]

Looks like a perfectly normal day's boating to me.....

 

[Sgeir]

Sorry to hear it - but it's obviously had a good innings. I'm sure you'll have in pristine condition again.

 

[2Tizwoz]

Half a tube of Nail and Seal.

It'll be as right as rain. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[tome]

Poor maintenance all round, but expect you know that. A Heron deserves better

At least you were out there, harrumph

 

[PeteCooper]

Sounds like your Heron has bird flu.

 

[gandy]

Without seeing the tiller first hand, are you sure it's Oak, not Ash? The break is similar to the way a spade handle goes with old age.

Tony S

 

[Lakesailor]

You could be right. I'm no expert.