Gooseneck (sailing)

The gooseneck is the

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connection on a

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by which the boom attaches to the mast. The boom moves from side to side and up and down by swiveling on the gooseneck. The gooseneck may be a two axis swivel as pictured. Having an integrated shackle for the

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is common. Goosenecks on older rigs may be formed by a loop attached to the end of the boom that fits loosely about the mast. Gooseneck Swivel Connection On A Yacht

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