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.

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.