Gybe preventers in two sizes
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Boomlock One fits yachts
up from 23 feet to 30 feet (7 - 9.1m) with maximum mainsail area
200 sq.ft. (19 mē).
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Boomlock Two fits yachts up to 50 feet (15.2m) with maximum sail area 600 sq.ft (55 mē).
This model
can also be used to regulate boom swing when gybing
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Why should I have a Scott
Boomlock?
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Everyone knows how dangerous a swinging boom can be, when sailing downwind - a moments inattention or a sudden windshift can cause the boom to come crashing across with unstoppable force. Previous methods of rigging preventer lines were tedious and involved either complicated changeovers or a trip up forward if a change of tack was needed.
The Scott overcomes these problems in a very simple way, and can remain permanently rigged, with only its light control line returning to the cockpit. It is strong, compact and close-coupled underneath the boom.
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How is the Scott Boomlockfitted to the boom?
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Both models are easy to mount under the boom, and the standard (Type A) split mounting can be inserted anywhere into the underside boom track, without any need to disturb other fittings already in the track. A range of sizes is available to suit most types of boom in current use.
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An alternative (Type B) pop-riveted mounting can be used for booms which do not have underside tracks. The stainless steel arms can easily be formed in a vice, to fit the shape of the boom.
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How and where is the Scott Boomlock made ?
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The Scott Boomlock is engineered in the UK from top quality 316 stainless steel and anodised high strength aluminium. Where different materials are fastened together, they are insulated to avoid corrosion. On Boomlock Two, all operating mechanism pivots have self-lubricating bushes, requiring no maintenance. The experience of many years at sea has ensured that everything about the Scott Boomlock is simple, robust and corrosion-free.
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