Barton Marine Dinghy Boomstrut Support

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.