cuajota 3 #1 Posted June 15, 2019 Installing a boomkicker on the boat and my Santana 30. Any tips or tricks to the install? I have to figure out how to stop my boom from rotating, but other than that anything to watch out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will1073 29 #2 Posted June 15, 2019 The instructions are very thorough. Take your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackdaw 97 #3 Posted June 17, 2019 Just make sure that you position the boom track fitting so a total 'vang off' does not lift the boom out of the kicker slug. This might require slightly bend (loaded) rods in the neutral position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglebroski 11 #4 Posted June 17, 2019 I did this on my J/80 about 3 weeks ago. Go slow, the instructions are amazing its gonna be way easier than you thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svein99 7 #5 Posted June 19, 2019 Yes - boom rotation would probably brake it. Also verify that it does not interfere with any mast mounted instruments through the full range of movement including fully sheeted in (it normally flexes inwards). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMU 0 #6 Posted June 20, 2019 More reinforcement if you have a carbon mast and tapping into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serioladumerili 1 #7 Posted July 8, 2019 If you have to cut the rods, think twice. Then, rethink again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuajota 3 #8 Posted July 8, 2019 Install went smooth once i modified the gooseneck so the mast wont swivel. So far I love it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Andy 57 #9 Posted July 8, 2019 Leave the rods a bit long and slowly cut 1/4" out of them until they give the proper push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
