Yacht Rod

Yacht Rod is a High Performance Spring Loaded Mechanical Boom Vang that provides boom support as well as being an excellent vang for performance cruising and racing. It is available in three sizes and incorporates a built in cable system that provides a 2:1 mechanical advantage, thus doubling the effect of the block & tackle which attaches to the vang.

The Yacht Rod is manufactured from hard anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The tubing is white coated anodized 6061-T6 aluminum and electro polished 316 stainless steel. It incorporates precision machined 6061-76 aluminum clevis ends, sheaves and Nylatron bearings. The internal spring - rated for over 1 million compressions- is precipitation hardened stainless steel and incorporates a fast-pin adjustment.

Check out these benefits:

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Eliminates the need for a boom topping lift.
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Supports the boom in light air, when reefing and lowering the mainsail.
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Faster than hydraulics and no messy hydraulic leaks.
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No gas spring to loose its charge.
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More efficient than conventional tackles.

The Yacht Rod, attachment fittings and tackle may be purchased separately or in complete packages as shown in the tables below.

Important installation information is shown at the bottom of this page.

Caution: Yacht Rod cannot be installed on rotating booms (booms with swivel gooseneck mast attachment).

Over-sheeting or leaning heavily on the aft end of the boom can bend the boom or the Yacht Rod. The main halyard shackle can be snapped to the outboard boom end, in port, to prevent damage to the Yacht Rod.



SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS:
Boat Size (LOA) 34-40' 41-45' 46-55'
Use Model # YR-M YR-L YR-XL
Stroke 7" 11 1/2" 11 1/2"
Adjustable Length:
Pin to Pin (min.) 58 1/2" 66 1/2" 79 1/2"
Pin to Pin (max.) 70 1/2" 80" 93"
Adjustable distance 12" 13 1/2" 13 1/2"
Pin Size 1/2" 5/8" 5/8"
Jaw Width 3/8" 11/16" 11/16"
Weight 9.8 lbs 17 lbs 19 lbs
Max. Return Force 600 lbs 1450 lbs 1450 lbs



YACHT ROD ONLY:
Part No. Model No. Description:
352000 YR Medium Yacht Rod for boats 34-40'
352100 YR Large Yacht Rod for boats 41-45'
352101 YR X-Large Yacht Rod for boats 46-55'

YACHT ROD COMPLETE PACKAGES:
Part No. Package Description:
No. Max.
LOA
352050 1 40' YR-M Vang*
352160 2 45' YR-L Vang*
352165 3 55' YR-XL Vang*
*Each package includes: Yacht Rod, Boom Fitting, Mast Fitting, Harken Blocks & Tackle for the size designated.

Installation Recommendations:

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Note minimum (30) and maximum (45) angle between the boom and Yacht Rod.
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Be sure Yacht Rod can swing clear of deck fittings such as ventilators, mast pulpit, etc.
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Install mast and boom brackets with round head machine screws.
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Set cross pin so boom, with the main flaked, is approximately horizontal and compression spring is below cross pin.

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