Barton Boomstrut - Black f/Boats Up To 20' [44011]

The Barton Black Boomstrut 44010 is a great choice for boats up to 20 feet long. It can handle a maximum boom tip weight of 14 lbs. Working with your existing kicker or rope vang, it provides upward lift on the boom. This helps maintain the perfect sail shape, even in light winds. It's made with white rods and Spectro Anodised boom & mast fittings. When you lower the sail or remove the topping lift, the boom won't fall on the boat. It's suitable for wooden, carbon fiber, or aluminum spars. There are six sizes available for yachts up to 40 feet LOA. The patented flexing spring offers quick response and constant force for better vang efficiency. Its lightweight, low - profile design has two flexible coated fibreglass rods to support the boom. Pulling the boom down with a kicker makes the Boomstrut flex, and releasing it straightens the rods to lift the boom. It's maintenance - free, durable, and eliminates friction and sliding parts. It improves performance by reducing weight and windage. Installation is easy as it mounts independently inside the existing kicking strap tackle. You'll get complete fitting instructions, and more details are on our website. The mast fitting can use the existing luff groove to avoid drilling, and the contoured boom fitting suits both round and flat boom profiles. It's carefully designed with no sharp edges, fewer parts, and trouble - free use. All parts are high - grade stainless steel and anodised aluminium, and spare parts are available.

Using the Barton Boomstrut is straightforward. First, check the size of your boat to make sure you've got the right Boomstrut. It's designed for boats up to 20 feet long, but there are six sizes for yachts up to 40 feet LOA. You don't need to replace your existing hardware. Just mount the Boomstrut independently inside the existing kicking strap tackle. The mast bracket can be slotted into your mast's luff groove to avoid drilling. And the boom bracket is contoured to fit different boom profiles. When you use it, work it alongside your existing kicker or rope vang. Pulling the boom down with a kicker makes the Boomstrut flex, and when you release, it'll lift and support the boom. This helps keep the sail shape in light winds. As for maintenance, it's maintenance - free and made to be durable. It has no sliding parts or friction, so you don't have to worry about regular upkeep. However, you can always check the parts from time to time. All parts are high - grade stainless steel and anodised aluminium, and spare parts are available on our website if needed.