Rich- is this a carbon boom? I ask, because if it is an old alum boom with a lot of use, you should consider replacing the whole thing as the boom will probably fail soon as well. I had a carbon fiberspar boom for 8 years, my only boom as it fit all my 4 sails; 2 seasons ago i noticed a crack where the head meets the boom, and I couldn't justify paying the high cost of todays carbon booms, so I bought a RRD monocoque alum boom from isthmus, about $200 (then), and I'm very happy with it. The carbon boom has been downgraded to skatesail status
I checked out windance site, they have a chinook front end for $58, but I don't think it's the same as yours.
Booms are pretty crucial piece of gea, and like masts, you really can't skimp on them. You don't want to be out 1/4 mile on the big lake and be worried your boom is not up to par.. You can't see stress cracks easily, so buying new or almost new is the best option imo.
What size boom do you need? Post the specs, lots of old gear lying around chicago! I can ask around for a local used one for you.
Jackie, who is our local dealer?