Boomkicker Retrofit Boom Track Fitting to K0750 and K0500
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Boomkicker Retrofit Boom Track Fitting to K0750 and K0500
Install Boom Fitting: Make sure the rod clamps at both ends are tight. Then attach the Boomkicker to the mast fitting, and the slide and track at the boom end. The angle on the track goes forward, the stop in aft. Important: The vertical edge of the slider must be forward to allow flex room for the Boomkicker. There are 3 standard choices for the stop with the initial position in the middle for later adjustment if needed. If necessary more stop positions can be drilled using the inscribed line along the side of the track for the 3/16″ diameter pin. With the Boomkicker in position and slid back against the stop pin, and with the track centered under the boom, mark one hole. Then center punch, drill and tap. Attach the track, recheck position, then drill and tap the remaining holes using the track as a guide. Use Locktite on threads. Hint: Once installed, to attach the Boomkicker, it’s usually easier to slide the Boomkicker into the boom track first, then attach it to the mast fitting, rather then attaching to the mast first.
6. Check Return Force: After installation, check return force by pushing down on the end of the boom. The amount of support desired is a personal preference. For reference, with the sail flaked, using about 10 to 12 lbs.(4.5 to 5.4 kgs) to pull the aft end of the boom down seems like a good balance between boom support versus tension required to pull on the vang. More support may be desired with a bimini or if crew use the boom for support with the sail down. Less support may be desired if the mainsail is not stored on the boom or the Boomkicker is used to just lift the boom in light air for sail shape. If less or more force is needed, optional spring rods are available on our website. The purpose of the Boomkicker is to support the boom so the boom topping lift can be eliminated along with the chafe, windage, hangups and adjustments. If needed in unique circumstances, such as motoring in waves with the mainsail down, the main halyard can be attached to the aft end of the boom and tightened for further support.
7. Boomkicker orientation: The Boomkicker produces the same force flexing up or down. Flexing down may provide a better view of instruments on the back of the mast. If necessary as rods flex down, vang lines can run between them. To flex down have rod clamp screw heads, facing down.
Install Boom Fitting: Make sure the rod clamps at both ends are tight. Then attach the Boomkicker to the mast fitting, and the slide and track at the boom end. The angle on the track goes forward, the stop in aft. Important: The vertical edge of the slider must be forward to allow flex room for the Boomkicker. There are 3 standard choices for the stop with the initial position in the middle for later adjustment if needed. If necessary more stop positions can be drilled using the inscribed line along the side of the track for the 3/16″ diameter pin. With the Boomkicker in position and slid back against the stop pin, and with the track centered under the boom, mark one hole. Then center punch, drill and tap. Attach the track, recheck position, then drill and tap the remaining holes using the track as a guide. Use Locktite on threads. Hint: Once installed, to attach the Boomkicker, it’s usually easier to slide the Boomkicker into the boom track first, then attach it to the mast fitting, rather then attaching to the mast first.
6. Check Return Force: After installation, check return force by pushing down on the end of the boom. The amount of support desired is a personal preference. For reference, with the sail flaked, using about 10 to 12 lbs.(4.5 to 5.4 kgs) to pull the aft end of the boom down seems like a good balance between boom support versus tension required to pull on the vang. More support may be desired with a bimini or if crew use the boom for support with the sail down. Less support may be desired if the mainsail is not stored on the boom or the Boomkicker is used to just lift the boom in light air for sail shape. If less or more force is needed, optional spring rods are available on our website. The purpose of the Boomkicker is to support the boom so the boom topping lift can be eliminated along with the chafe, windage, hangups and adjustments. If needed in unique circumstances, such as motoring in waves with the mainsail down, the main halyard can be attached to the aft end of the boom and tightened for further support.
7. Boomkicker orientation: The Boomkicker produces the same force flexing up or down. Flexing down may provide a better view of instruments on the back of the mast. If necessary as rods flex down, vang lines can run between them. To flex down have rod clamp screw heads, facing down.
