Prindle 16 - refit tubular boom?

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Registered: Sep 23, 2022
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westmatt

Posted: Jul 15, 2025 - 01:12 PM

Are the tubular booms used on modern boats significantly lighter than the boom on Prindles & Hobie 16s? It would be nice to have a lighter boom.

JohnES

Mate

Posted: Jul 24, 2025 - 04:28 PM

I don't think there is going to be that much of a difference, but they do look cooler.

westmatt

Posted: Jul 28, 2025 - 10:23 PM

Thanks John - I probably won't go to the trouble then.

-Matt