Thank you, Steve. On 3/18/2011 3:41 PM, Steve R. wrote:

John,

Yes I have one. For me it was a better solution than a topping lift.

Jerry has recommended using a boom vang. If you have a vang then it is simple to add the Boomkicker.

I shortened the fiberglass rods maybe two inches with a hacksaw. This is discussed in the instructions.

On the tension line I use a Clam Cleat #253 Trapeze and Vang Cleat. This is simpler than tying a knot of the exact length. I have experimented with varying the tension to lift the boom for catching light air. It seems to help.

I keep a screwdriver handy to loosen the bottom fitting that slides in the mast groove. I have to slide it up to allow stepping or unstepping the mast. I then bungy the Boomkicker to the mast for trailering.

steve

Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexington, KY

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Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:32:49 -0500 From: John Tyner Subject: M_Boats: Boomkicker?

Any of you listees with experience with the Boomkicker Model K0312 (http://www.boomkicker.com/bk_specs.html#312) on your Montgomery 15?

John Tyner M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee"

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