Sailspar
supply two different types of kicker, the spring kicker and the gas
kicker. The advantage of both these types is that a topping lift is
no longer needed and so reefing becomes a simpler operation.
The spring kicker, shown in the top picture, works
on the principle of a spring pushing the ends of the tube apart.
As the tubes are forced apart, the tensioning line is released and
this then lifts the outboard end of the boom. The spring kicker
has sheaves incorporated into its ends, needs no blocks and comes
complete with its own line. It has fork fittings top and bottom
but no lead blocks are included for leading the rope aft.
The gas kicker is slimmer and has gas struts incorporated
inside to push the ends apart. 1 to 4 gas struts can be fitted in
these kickers and they can also be fitted parallel to each other
to give the kicker more power. The gas kicker has fork fittings
top and bottom. Additionally, they need to have a wire, rope and
blocks to lead the rope aft, as these are not included.
Spring Kickers
Part no................... Open........Closed.......Travel.....Lift
kgs...Pin size
37560010105.........1400.........1000.........400.........150.........10mm
37560010305.........2000.........1600.........400.........150.........10mm
37560020105.........1770.........1560.........210.........700.........21.3mm
37560020205.........2070.........1860.........210.........700.........21.3mm
37560020305.........2760.........2550.........210.........700.........21.3mm
Spring Kickers
Part no....................Open..........Closed.......Travel......Lift
kg.... Pin size
37560210105.........1160.........970...........190.........100.........14mm
37560220105.........1395.........1155.........240.........115.........14mm
37560230105.........1740.........1450.........290.........115.........14mm
37560240105.........2000.........1710.........290.........115.........14mm
37560230205.........1740.........1450.........290.........230.........14mm
37560240205.........2000.........1710.........290.........230.........14mm
37560250305.........2000.........1710.........290.........345.........14mm
37560250405.........2000.........1710.........290.........460.........14mm
37560250505.........2000.........1710.........290.........575.........14mm
37560250605.........2300.........2010.........290.........345.........14mm
37560250705.........2300.........2010.........290.........460.........14mm
37560250805.........2300.........2010.........290.........575.........14mm
All measurements in mm unless stated otherwise
Kickers are by Sparcraft
