In another thread was the discussion of boom grip... this is of boom-grip glue...

I have re-gripped deck-pads and booms, using the "apply QuikGrip, wait, stick, leave for 24hrs".

Booms in particular suffer from degripping... I think probably due to a twisting moment applied by our hands.

I'm not so convinced of QuikGrip... seems that I get about a half-dozen sails out of it, before the glue disintegrates.

Looking further into it, it seems that QuikGrip (and clones) dont actually like being in/near water... as dont most glues... they dissolve.. funny that!

Can anybody suggest alternative glues?

Most boom manufacturers seem to use Clag these days.

Use a good quality contact adhesive (non water based)

From my experience, for some reason different coulors stick better than others, black seems the best & red the worst.

Humidity can affect the glue also so try & do it on a dry day.
Unfortunately most booms are made in humid places so if the aircon is broken that day you get crappy adhesion