Wonky boom

[Gordonmc]

Any thoughts on a problem I have with my boom which has a pronounced bend, one dimension.
The boom is spruce or pine set up for roller reefing. Height is greater than width and I suspect it has been left for some time 90 degrees from upright which has allowed to to sag in the middle.
The options are to build a new boom with a length of Douglas or, if I can find it, Sitka and use the old fittings (bronze)
Or, try and straighten it by steaming. Would that work? It would need a helluva steamer.
Or, rip it down the middle, take an inch off the inside faces and laminate in a 2 inch
fillet.
Any other options?
The boom is 18ft long.

 

[cliffordpope]

Steaming would be no problem. You just need a roll of polythene tubing, seal the ends, pop in a pipe in from a DIY wallpaper steamer. Steam in the bag. You could do it in situ - perhaps just hang a weight in the middle?

 

[Porthandbuoy]

If it's still on the boat rotate the boom so the curve is "up", hang your anchor from the middle and pour hot water over it.

When my mast is stored ashore I rotate it every week or so to prevent it taking a set such as you describe.