Boom thingy!

[Allan]

When I started sailing I hated all the terms that more experienced sailors used. I soon realised that it helped if everyone used the same/correct terms. One thing I don't know the correct name for on my boat is the thingy that I connect to the back of my boom when not sailing, it goes to the backstay, has a snapshackle on the boom end and is made of the same wire as the rigging.
Allan

 

[sarabande]

sounds like a topping lift, but that normally goes from the end of the boom to the top of the mast, but as a strop going to the backstay does the same job, then give it the same name.

 

[Allan]

I have a topping lift which supports the boom this just stops the boom from moving from side to side too much when not sailing.
Allan

 

[VicS]

I know what you mean, I was going to say Westerlies have them but you know that!

Never needed a name for it. Boom support thingy ?

 

[cagey]

I had one of those thingies a strop from backstay to boom. Never worked out what it was for although it was suggested it was to stop boom thrashing around when on mooring. Clearly it was a charlie romeo alpha papa solution so if you find a better use you get the pint
k

 

[cagey]

soppy word removal

Just had c r a p removed from post surely on lounge at 0030 this is not outrageous

 

[WindermereColvic]

in our case, lamp hanger!

 

[Allan]

Right, from now on I will call it "The boom tether"
Allan

 

[puddock]

We have one on our Westerly Storm - I call it the Boom Strop. I gather it allows you to let the strain of the Topping Lift when you leave her. Just remember to take it off when you go sailing - that can be embarrassing!

 

[robp]

My wife still refers to "All that string" and "That leaning over nonsense".

 

[DownWest]

How about " Boom restrainer when at anchor and rolling" A (sort of ) concise term
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