selden rodkicker gas cylinder

[John Higbie]

I'm thinking of adding a gas cylinder to my existing Selden rodkicker type 10 boom vang in order to hold up the boom, not just to pull it down. Their web site says that there are "normal", "hard" and "extra hard" (or words to that effect) gas cylinders. Any advice on which gas cylinder would be best for a 31' coastal cruiser with a fractional rig, whose main is raised the old-fashioned way (muscle power) and sails 10-20 miles off the coast in steady winds averaging 10-20 knots?Thanks.

 

[Brian L.20665]

Call Selden

Assuming you have a Selden rig, call Selden Customer Service directly (get phone number from their website, seldenmast.com). Give them the serial numbers of your boom and mast and they will tell you exactly which gas spring to get for your particular rig. They are very helpful. Serial number of your mast is engraved at the foot of the mast. SN of the boom is on the underside of the boom next to the gooseneck fitting. Don't try to guess hard, regular etc. They know from the SNs whether you have a classic or furling rig etc. They will sell you a piston directly at full price, or, you can order the part number they give you, through a dealer.Very easy install.