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Boomkicker

A boomkicker is a modern mechanical device on boats that pushes the boom up by one or more glassfiber rods. If the boom is sheeted in, the rods will bend and produce a force upwards.

This provides several beneficial effects for the sailor. In light air, a boomkicker provides better sail shape by lifting the boom and opening the leech. No topping lift is required when using the boomkicker. As a consequence, reefing is safer and easier with better boom control, and when dropping the mainsail the boom will not hit the deck.

A boomkicker may be installed alongside a traditional block and tackle boom vang, and will work in close collaboration with it. It is not used with a hydraulic, or rigid vang, as that type of vang already performs the function of supporting the boom.

The boomkicker is, among others, widely used on the International Dragon Class.

[[Image:BoomKickerStrait.jpg300pxthumbBoomkicker in straight position showed on a [[Soling]]]][[Image:BoomKickerBended.jpg300pxthumbBoomkicker in bent position]]

References

References

  1. [http://www.boomkicker.com The Alternative to Mechanical or Rigid Vangs]
  2. [http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/296-boom-kicker-boom-vang.html Questions and Answers]
  3. [http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?t=69856 Discussion about a Dragon picture]
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