Setup Boat

sailboat boom hoist

Most sailboats have a traditional topping lift to perform this function, whole some boats use a newer rigid vang to hold up the boom.shown in this photo is an adjustable topping lift from the outboard end of the boom to the masthead.. Once the dinghy is up and out towards the end of the boom, you can push the boom over to swing the dinghy out over the water and clear of the boats deck. you might think that a forward guy would be needed to pull the boom outward, but the truth is, as the boom swings outward, the weight of the dinghy will cause the boat to heel in that direction.. Forespar's