Forespar Boom Vang, Yacht Rod

Forespar Yacht Rod. Mast fitting, Boom fitting and tackle NOT included in delivery.

The High Performance Spring-Loaded Mechanical Boom Vang

Precision design in three sizes. Excellent vang for mainsail control, coupled with strength for boom support  - perfect for performance cruising and for racing. Constructed of powerful white powder coated aluminum & polished stainless steel. the Yacht Rod™ comes with spectra cable ready to add to your tackle system, increasing the purchase of your standard 4:1 up to 8:1 when installed on Yacht Rod ™. And, you can lead to spectra to a small winch for additional power. Inside, a powerful spring return holds the boom. Brackets for mast and boom are sold separately.

• Eliminates the need for the topping lift to be set in general sailing conditions *
• Supports the boom in light air and when reefing and lowering the mainsail
• Faster than hydraulics – No messy fluid leaks
• More efficient than conventional tackles
• Tubing is white coated anodized 6061-T6 aluminum and electropolished 316 stainless steel
• Precision machined 6061-T6 aluminum clevis ends, sheaves and Nylatron® bearings
• Precipitation hardened stainless steel spring with fast-pin adjustment – rated for over 1 million compressions
• No gas spring to lose its charge

Note of Caution: Furling booms weigh as much as 3 times as much as standard booms. Standard vang spring will not support their weight. In rough weather and sea conditions it is prudent to set a topping lift in case of a gooseneck failure or other boom equipment failure.