Barton DINGHY BOOMSTRUT Installation Instructions

DINGHY BOOMSTRUT MODEL 44001

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Barton Dinghy Boomstrut is designed for sailboats under 5 metres (17') with boom and sail tip weight of

under 5kgs (11 lbs). We recommend, after reading the instructions fully, that you should install the complete

system, then determine if the rods require cutting. This would mean the strut position may not be correct but

will allow you to measure the downward force required (with sail flaked) on the aft end of the boom to flex the

rods. Units with rods which have been shortened will

not

be exchanged, so be sure that the strut is suitable

before doing so. You may need to upgrade to the 44009 web strut if the 44001 dinghy strut does not support

the boom.

The Dinghy Boomstrut assembly

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE BARTON DINGHY BOOMSTRUT. INSTALLATION IS A

FAIRLY STRAIGHT FORWARD OPERATION AND CAN BE ACHIEVED IN A RELATIVELY

SHORT TIME FOLLOWING THESE FITTING PROCEDURES:

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION TOOLS:

Cross-headed Screwdriver, Fine Tooth Hacksaw, Ruler, Pencil

(Drill Bit 4.2 mm, M5 Coarse Tap) If S/S fixing bracket needs to be fixed directly into the Mast

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Page 1 DINGHY BOOMSTRUT MODEL 44001 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Barton Dinghy Boomstrut is designed for sailboats under 5 metres (17’) with boom and sail tip weight of under 5kgs (11 lbs). We recommend, after reading the instructions fully, that you should install the complete system, then determine if the rods require cutting.
Page 2 SET UP BOOM HEIGHT: Use the main halyard or support the boom above its highest operating position. This would usually be between 15cm (6”) and 20cm (8”) above the horizontal at the outboard end (see fig. 1). The web strap sits under the boom in front of the kicker attachment point.
Page 3 INSTALL LUFF GROOVE EYE Use the “install mast fitting” to install the luff groove eye and secure just below the lowest point of travel of the gooseneck or approx 5 cm below the fixed gooseneck. SHORTEN RODS IF NECESSARY: If the Boomkicker is too long or the angle too low, it can be cut down.
Page 4 Should you have any questions with regard to installation of your Boomstrut please contact your Chandler in the first instance or contact sales@bartonmarine.com...

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