I'm guessing corrosion.  I can think of no reason the fork shaft would be glued into the sleeve. When I disassembled my gooseneck, the sleeve stayed attached to the boom, and the fork came out without resistance (which is why I never mentioned the sleeve).

The machinist might be able to supply you with a new sleeve.

--Peter


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> On 2025-08-05, at 07:54:46 EDT, Cary Tolbert wrote:
>
> I know this is a rarely discussed topic on the List but here goes.  After 
> receiving the parts from General Boats, I pulled the boom fork to replace this 
> bent part. There is a SLEEVE around the shaft on the fork. I actually soaked it 
> overnight in penetrating oil. Still zero effect. I have seen Peter's video which 
> makes no mention of this sleeve. Is it held on by corrosion or some sort of 
> epoxy? 
> Another ex Rhodie mentioned heat to expand the sleeve and see if that would 
> break it loose. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what was your fix? 
> I need to take it to my local machinist to drill the two matching holes from the 
> old fork. 
> Thanks guys, I know there is  a Rhodie somewhere who has faced this delima.
> 
> Cary Tolbert
> S/V Whisper '86
> Claytor Lake ,VA
>