Boom Stays

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Alan Kwiatkowski

I'm looking for boom stays that I can insert into the mast channel and tighten to hold boom up where it normally lies when under sail. I've read someone's thread about them but I can't find it again. We'd like to enjoy our Bimini. Thanks, Al C27
 
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Trevor

Topping Lift?

I'm not sure I understand what you are looking for; do you not have a topping lift on your boat? The topping lift is usually a line that runs from the end of the boom up to the top of the mast - it holds the boom up when the sail is down. You either adjust the topping lift with a line coming out of the bottom of the mast or a line coming out of the boom (depends on the setup). Perhaps you are writing about something completely different; sorry if I misunderstood. Trevor
 
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Bayard Gross

Boomkicker?

Are you possibly refering to a boomkicker? This is a device that attaches to the mast and supports the boom when the sail is lowered. This is a convient substitue for a topping lift. However, for a C-27, I think a Garhauer rigid vang, which will support the boom, would be a superior choice over a boomkicker. This is because the Garheur rigid vangs are releatively inexpensive compared to the competition and actually not much more than a boomkicker for your boat.
 
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Joe

Track stops

Page 904 of this year's west marine catalogue, or check your local chandlery. They're called track stops, come in a couple different sizes flat or round - fit into mainsail track to limit boom's movement or keep sail from slipping out of mast gate.. Cost $7 or $8. Very handy.
 
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Alan Kwiatkowski

Many Thanks!

Thanks for all the response, Track stops were what I was thinking of, I'm on my way to WM. Thanks Again, Al
 
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Earl Ingram

do it yourself! ! !

I think what you are looking for is called a "sail stop". They are simply a slug that fits in the track under the boom. You can buy them at most sailboat shops but why not do like I did and make your own. All it takes is a short piece of aluminum stock and some imagination an a few minutes in the shop. Part of the fun of owning a boat is making your own improvement.
 
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