{"id":68225,"date":"2020-05-20T17:18:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/belship.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=68225"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:39:59","slug":"boomkick-barton","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/belship.com\/en\/product\/boomkick-barton\/","title":{"rendered":"BOOMKICK BARTON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barton's boom head holder. Two fibreglass rods hold up the boom. Fibres lie longitudinally to increase erection capacity. No crane line needed any more. When the mainsheet or downrigger is pulled, the Boom Strut automatically bends with it. The Boom Strut can be shortened and comes complete with fittings for mast and boom. Easy and quick to assemble thanks to the included mounting material. Excluding blocks. Very favourable price compared to pressure spring and gas spring systems.<\/p>\n<h4><span dir=\"auto\">Six sizes, suitable for yachts up to 12 metres\/40 feet in length.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The patented flexible spring ensures a rapid response and constant force for efficient boom operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The lightweight, unobtrusive design of the boom strut features two flexible, coated fibreglass rods that provide the force needed to support the boom. Pulling the boom down using a conventional kicker causes the boom strut to bend; releasing the kicker allows the rods to extend again, lifting and supporting the boom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Maintenance-free, durable design<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Eliminates friction and moving parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Improved performance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Less weight and less air resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Simple installation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">You do not need to replace your existing fixing materials \u2013 the Boomstrut is fitted independently within the existing hoisting system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Simple instructions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The Boomstrut comes with a comprehensive installation guide, and more detailed information is available\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bartonmarine.com\/technical-information\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">on<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">The existing groove in the luff can be used for mounting the mast.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">To avoid the need for drilling, the Boomstrut\u2019s mast bracket can be slid into the luff groove of your mast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Pre-formed boom attachment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The Boomstrut\u2019s boom bracket is shaped in such a way that it is suitable for both round and flat boom profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Carefully designed and constructed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The Barton Boomstrut has been carefully designed and constructed to eliminate sharp edges, minimise the number of parts and ensure trouble-free installation and use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">All components are made from high-quality stainless steel and black or grey anodised aluminium, ensuring both an attractive appearance and durability. 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