For racing or cruising. The Yacht Rods hardened stainless spring (rated for over one million compressions) provides the upward force necessary to support your boom in light air or when lowering the mainsail. For downward force, the block and tackle system provides efficient control of leech tension with 8:1 purchase. Unlike pneumatics or hydraulics, the Yacht Rod spring is designed for high-performance use and will never lose its charge or make a leaky mess all over the deck. Faster than hydraulics; more efficient than conventional tackle. Kit has everything you need to install, with tackle and mast/boom fittings included. White powdercoated, hard-anodized 6061 T-6 aluminum and 316 stainless construction. May be disassembled for maintenance. Material: White powdercoated 6061-T6 aluminum, polished 316 stainless, nylon bearings Best Use: Includes Vang, Mast Fitting, Boom Fitting, Harken Blocks and tackle Purchase: 8:1 Block Type: Harken Fiddle & Fiddle/becket/cam included Features: Hardened stainless spring with fast-pin adjustments; rated for over 1 million compression cycles; no gas spring to lose its charge Warranty: Three years