[alberg30] Boom Vang arrangements

Chris,

We've got a simple, functional arrangement with a bail on the boom and mast.
They're both held by bolts going all the way through.  The one on the mast
uses the bolt that holds the shoe on.  It's been quite a while, but I think
the bails were off-the-shelf at Boats'r'US.  What's the width of the boom?
Would http://www.sailnet.com/store/merchant.ihtml?pid=7580&step=4 work?

The tackle is a 4:1 with the cleat on the block (mainsheet block).  You do
have to go up on the cabin top to set the vang.  The tackle has snap shackles
on each end and can also be used as a preventor.

I'd say our vang attaches a little further back than a 45 degree angle.

 - George

> sousa, christopher said:
> 
> After sailing Carina Vela on her shakedown for the season, we have realized
> that there is tooo much twist in the main, and the time has come for a boom
> vang.  I was wondering what different arrangements have been used on other
> albergs (not utilizing roller-reefing mains), considering that the boom is
> too large for a conventional bale.  Also, have people had luck with 4:1,
> 5:1, or 6:1 purchases? and should this be led back to a winch on the cabin
> house?  How far aft on the boom should the bale be located for the most
> effective use?
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
> -Chris Sousa
> #114
> Carina Vela
> 
> 
> 
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