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Big Jon boom extension Apr 29, 2021 4:02 pm #31048

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I snapped thr boom off my Big Jon Capt. Pak rigger and I'm looking for a replacement. I really dont think I need three extensions with the small boat that I have but I want to have extra on hand. 
 I always swivel them 45°. I was also wondering if I could fabricate new ones from stainless? I know aluminum and stainless dont work together.
Advice is welcome.
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Big Jon boom extension Apr 30, 2021 4:04 pm #31058

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It's been my experience as a machinist/millwright, its not a good idea to mix stainless with aluminum. They are both abrasive materials. Sonner or later most likely cause a problem of seizing together. Just my thoughts.

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Big Jon boom extension Apr 30, 2021 5:51 pm #31059

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You can anodize the aluminum and it probably will be fine for many years.  That being said why not fabricate the extension out of aluminum?  I may have a couple laying around as I don’t use the full 4’ arm on mine and took a section out.
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Big Jon boom extension May 01, 2021 8:05 am #31063

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Biggest problem is aluminium is softer and more flexible than stainless steel. The aluminum will take all the stress and make bend or fracture.

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