NEWSVang systems introduced to the UK29/06/2022Save articleBarton Marine has introduced its boom vang systems into the UK and Europe.SHOW FULLSCREENBarton’s boom vang assembly has been introduced into the UK and EuropeThe sets have been sold in the US for around ten years, after being initially launched following a request from the hardware company’s dealer in the USA, Defender.“It’s all about the ease and simplicity of having a product that is ready to go, ready to use and install straight out of the packet,” explained Barton MD, Suzanne Blaustone.“It can be a bit daunting for the regular sailor or sailing newcomer to choose from the myriad of pulley blocks and rope choices and to decide how they go together to achieve the desired end product.”Barton’s ready-to-rig roped and spliced assemblies are available in three sizes to suit dayboats and yachts from 5m/16ft up to 10.5m/35ft.The assemblies are primarily used for vangs/kicking straps to control the boom but can also double up as ‘Handy Billies’ for lifting stores or dinghy outboards onboard using the snap shackle fittings which come as standard on the two larger models.Barton has also introduced a new stanchion bullseye that incorporates its High Load Eye technology along with a mount design that attaches to stanchion diameters of 25mm to 32mm.“Keeping with Barton Marine’s mission of creating products that support their slogan of Endurance Restyled, the introduction of the Stanchion Bullseye ticks all the boxes for a stunning method of rigging lines back to the cockpit,” said Suzanne.This new design features Barton’s hard anodised finish 60452 High Load Eye mounted within a metal retaining rod covered in a Dyneema-effect durable strap, through-bolted onto an enclosed backing plate for a clean finish.TopicsBarton MarineBoomMasts, spars, sails & riggingVangRelated Companies

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