Tod, Thanks for the advice. I'm still learning. So I'm still a ways off from eking tenths. I'm still working on whole numbers!! Joe Seafrog M17 ----- Original Message ----- From: <htmills@zoominternet.net> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 5:53 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 Boom Vang
Joe,
A vang isn't necessary, but it does improve sail shape, especially off the wind, even with mid-boom sheeting.
Most boats I've sailed and raced have been equipped with one, but Busca doesn't have one and I've opted to not add one in favor of having one less thing to mess with when setting up the boat.
If you are interested in eking out every last tenth of a knot of boatspeed, you'd probably want one; if I raced Busca I'd certainly have one.
Tod Mills M17 #408, 1987 galley model BuscaBrisas
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 5:32 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 Boom Vang
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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