Boomkicker
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boomkicker-262-10960107
title:
Boomkicker
text:
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 b
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomkicker
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2022-02-20T22:47:13Z
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