Just thought I''d share a simple/great idea for a mast boom crutch from the PO of my new 71 DSll. Materials: couple pieces of spare wood and a ..... crutch! Keeps everything simple and snug.
BTW first sea trial of DASHAWAY went spectacularly. After 3.5 hours of wonderful Mich in March sailing, checked out inspection ports and she was bone dry! Not a drop of water fell from her inner hull drain plug after pulling her out. Not bad for a very frugally purchased, 41 year old boat. I was always adjusting the CB bolts my old Widgeon to get just the right amount of pressure to seal.