Ideally suited for Sailboats where a line can quickly be deployed. Gullsweep® has been used around the world (for more than 40 years) to ward off flying critters that love to roost & mess on one's boat. The primary objective of the Gullsweep® is to make gulls uncomfortable so they will select another roosting site.
The Hanging Gullsweep®
Ideally suited for Sailboats where a line can quickly be deployed. The hanging Gullsweep® (model HGS-1) is easy to install. Tie a loop in the middle of a line securing one end to the mast and the other to the fore or back stay.
A line should be relatively tight so as to support your Hanging Gullsweep® (weighs 12 oz.), and give sufficient distance above the deck or boom and allow a minimum horizontal distance of 7 feet per Gullsweep® for the rotation diameter.
Your Hanging Gullsweep® is ready to be hung. When attaching it to a line, be sure it is high enough and has sufficient room to rotate. The bottom eye on the support rod can be used to attach a light line which will assure the Gullsweep® will not swing around in a heavy wind. This bottom straightening line should not be tight and could be secured around the boom to help stabilize the Gullsweep®.
To put into storage, simply unsnap from the support line, untie bottom tether line, fold the arms up and together with the center support rod. Put the vanes into the storage position over the rods so they lay flat to each other. Place in a safe, out of the way location.
Easy to rig up, take down and store away. Since the Gullsweep® is suspended it will always stay vertical to the water and with a snap ring secured to the rope, the Gullsweep® cannot fall overboard or get lost.
The diameter with arms extended is 5½' with 30" clearance over the arms to the snap hook on top. All Gullsweeps® require wind to rotate. Best value available, pays for itself over and over again!
About Gullsweep®
Gullsweep® has been used around the world (for more than 40 years) to ward off flying critters that love to roost & mess on one's boat. The primary objective of the Gullsweep® is to make gulls uncomfortable so they will select another roosting site. Every bird has their predators and so they are always in a survival mode. Gullsweep® by its very unique nature creates that unknown fear that the moving object represents a potential danger. Thus with other alternative locations available, it is more suitable to go elsewhere.
If a gull has been roosting, it is most important to clean up the residue promptly. Mess only creates more mess as it is a strong indication that the location is a safe one. Gullsweeps® are not expensive and can be easily mounted, dismounted and stored quickly when boating so that using several on a boat is very realistic and more effective.
- Eliminate cleaning time & unsightly stains from birds
- Makes boating more enjoyable
- Easy to install (2 screws) or quick non-permanent mountings are available. Check accessories or other mountings.
- Doesn't require any onboard power
- Works while you are away to deter those pesky birds
- Sweeps a full 6' diameter & intimidates birds with its movement
- You may consider a second or third unit for full boat coverage
- Do not run the boat with Gullsweep® in place. Remove & store away
- Been tested to perform in winds as high as 60 mph
- To store away, fold in half and snap vanes on top of support rods