Pocket Boom
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Pocket Boom Taming and controlling a mainsail during reefing or after you have doused it can be difficult, dangerous and frustrating. Getting it flaked and properly tied down on top of the boom always takes time and effort. If you are tired of this job, it may be time for a carbon fiber Pocket Boom from GMT Composites. The GMT Pocket Boom is a wider, hollow boom with an open top. When you douse the sail, it automatically flakes itself between lazy jacks and nearly disappears into the boom. Simple & Safe The Pocket Boom is perfect for the sailor who wants a simple, easy to use system that does not sacrifice mainsail shape or performance. With it, large mainsails can be raised, lowered and reefed easily, even when short handed. Reefing is performed with a simple slab system that can be successfully and safely accomplished even when the wind is howling. Simply lower the halyard and pull the reef lines tight and the The GMT Pocket Boom works with fully battened mainsails and large roached sails. It is an advanced design over the older Park Avenue style booms. Made from carbon fiber skins with a foam core, the pocket boom has been designed to be robust while keeping weight down. Finite element (FEA) studies were implemented to optimize the laminate. GMT worked with John Alden Design to achieve a boom that will complement the lines of any boat. The combined effort has resulted in a perfectly designed and engineered boom for vessels from 40 to 150 feet (13M-45M). Yachts proudly wearing GMT Pocket Booms include: Many Baltic, Hood, Hinckley, Swan and other yachts GMT offers Pocket Booms, Conventional Booms and PowerFurl Booms, the latest and greatest powered boom. If you are considering a new boom, contact GMT to discuss the different options. We will help you determine which type of boom best meets your needs. GMT can build you a boom that will be easier to use, lighter and safer. Find more information at www.gmtcomposites.com. Defining the Art of Carbon since 1984 Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 USA