Greetings. We have a simple vang on our Potter 15, and it does indeed come in handy sometimes. At other times, it's simply in the way, especially when the boat is already crowded with passengers. Our answer is to mount the vang with quick pins, making installation and removal a matter of moments. It's the best of both worlds! Fair Winds, Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann"