A general question about vangs. I realize a vang by definition is rigged on the same pivot point as the boom/gooseneck, so as to keep a steady tension on the leech no matter whether you trim or ease the mainsheet, but with a midboom mainsheet, is one necessary? Or does the vang come into play when the boom is moved further from centerline. Sorry, I'm a newbie... Joe Seafrog M17 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Gilbert" <gordon@financialwriting.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 2:09 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 Boom Vang
Neil, here's a link to the boom vang I bought from Maui Pro for my M-17:
It's a great piece of equipment for about $100 -- quite a bit less than the price of much flimsier units sold elsewhere.
Gordon
On Sep 2, 2009, at 12:39 PM, ndorf@surfbest.net wrote:
Looking for input on most cost effective boom vang for my 1985 M15, which currently does not have one. The tangs are already on the mast and boom.
I was looking on the Harken site and also West Marine. These things can get expensive, especially when moving from those using up to 1/4" line to 3/8".
Hoping to get away with spending less than $100 for something functional but user-friendly.
So, any suggestions? Seems like the design shown as 4:1 Fiddle on the Harken web page is what I probably need, but will 1/4" line (parts 2655 and 2658) be sufficient (and comfortable) to use, or do I need to go 3/8"
What about the West Marine model 380330 Vang - Mini? Anyone have experience with that setup?
Other "build your own" suggestions?
I would love to see a pic of what the original Montgomery setup was or even what the new Montgomery 15s are being shipped with.
Thanks,
Neil
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