That was close. I was making a drink and I heard a big noise, and a huge nut had fallen onto the skylight. It was big enough that I knew it was going to be critical, so I had a look around. Turns out it was the primary bolt that holds the boom on. Boy, I was lucky we were motoring at the time. If it had let go while we were sailing, it could have been very bad. Scary.
From the Logbook
Scary Moment
Mixing a drink, a big noise, and the primary boom bolt on the skylight. Lucky we were motoring at the time.
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The Locale
LAT 27.7712° N · LONG 112.4459° W
Position: 27°46'N, 112°27'W
Found: boom bolt on skylight
State of mind: shaken
