Replacing a boom

[PinotNoir]

Hello Mad Hatters,

Today I bought a Top Hat Mk I'll, REB, in Avalon.

I think her previous owner had her since new but she has had some hard times of late. Her boom has been damaged and is missing a section where she attaches to the mast.

Does anyone know an approximate coat to replace?

She needs new rigging, I plan to do the running but I'll need a professional for the standing rigging. Is the boom a job for a rigger or a ship wright? Has anyone done this before, any idea of cost?

I'll attach some pics.

Hope to meet some of you soon.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Curryhouse]

Hi Andrew, welcome to the TH family. Can't help with your broken boom but there was a recent thread on the Top Hat facebook page that discussed replacement and cost of standing rigging. It may help you.

[Tales]

Try Phil at Sheerline spars in Brookvale.
They made the original ones for Mk II and MK III.
I bought a new gooseneck from them a few years ago.

[Ianb]

How long is the boom?
I have a spare one from another boat that is a fraction under 2.8m. No gooseneck fitting, but it is free!

[PinotNoir]

Try Phil at Sheerline spars in Brookvale.
They made the original ones for Mk II and MK III.
I bought a new gooseneck from them a few years ago.

Thanks so much, will check them out.

[PinotNoir]

How long is the boom?
I have a spare one from another boat that is a fraction under 2.8m. No gooseneck fitting, but it is free!

From the sail plan it is 3003 mm including the gooseneck, so it might be a tad small?