I have been very happy with the Selden Rodkicker 20 that came with my LF38. The Rodkicker has been around for a while, and I have no idea when mine was installed. Early on, the gas shock on mine failed (but I think it was my fault), and I considered replacing with an alternative as the gas shock replacement kit was going for ~$300 from Selden. I was able to find the exact replacement gas shock at McMaster-Carr for $86. The repaired Rodkicker has been working fine for many years now.
If your rigid system has a failed gas shock, then check out McMaster-Carr for a replacement. Below is a link to my write up discussion the replacement gas shock. As for replacing with a new system, the Rodkicker costs about $200 more than a Garhauer, and I’m not sure of an advantage, so for new I would consider a Garhauer. They have a reputation of good quality and reasonable prices. For those interested in the gas shock repair: http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/RodKicker - Paul E. 1981 C&C Landfall 38 S/V Johanna Rose Fort Walton Beach, FL http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > On Jun 25, 2019, at 11:59 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:29:37 -0400 > From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com <mailto:e...@schillay.com>> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List Rigid Boom Vang? > Message-ID: <d2837ce6-3543-4def-8d51-ac0207df5...@schillay.com > <mailto:d2837ce6-3543-4def-8d51-ac0207df5...@schillay.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers, > > My rigid boom vang has seen better days and I?m looking to do a replacement. > Can anyone recommend a good option for a boat in the 37-40? range that won?t > break the bank? > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Captain of the Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island Yacht Club | City Island, NY > Venice Yacht Club | Venice, FL > > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/ > <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>> > > >
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