Barton Marine Dinghy Boomstrut Support

Barton Marine Dinghy Boomstrut Support Clear . Boomstrut for dinghy.The boomstrut´ lightweight, low profile design features two flexible coated fibreglass rods which provide the force to support the boom.Pulling theboom down with a conventional kicker causes the Boomstrut to flex upwards, releasing straightens the rods, thereby lifting and supporting theboom.The kit is supplied complete for the installation as a complement to the existing vang and consists of:- 2 coated flexible fibreglass rods giving sufficient back pressure to support the boom and mainsail.- High quality Spectro anodised aluminium mast and boom fittings.- Stainless steel fastenings.No servicing requirements.Carefully constructed to eliminate sharp edges and save damage to sails.Boomstrut benefits - Supports the boom at all times.- Prevents accidents when the topping lift is incorrectlyset or adjusted.- Safer sail handling in bad weather or when sailingshort handed (reefing, raising or loweringmainsail).- Lightweight, saves windage aloft.- Immediate smooth response.No adjustmentsneeded.- No requirement for a topping lift, it providesan additional mainsail halyard.- Fits all types of mast and boom extrusions,and can be easily shorten by simple cutting witha fine-toothed hacksaw. tradeinn Waveinn