[Public-list] slab reefing - boom vang

[The Rochets]

Thank you, Gord. Your comments about where to hook the vang onto the boom
are very helpful.

Now about the reefs in the main, which link should I follow to find that
picture of you reefing that George put on the US A30 site?

Thanks again.

Bernard

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> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:04:22 -0400
> From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] slab reefing, boom vang
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> Oh yeah, that was your original question.  I guess I forgot about it while I
> was pounding the table, spilling everybody's beer!
> 
> Yes, two reefs is common - if you look at the pictures of us reefing that
> George has put on the US A30 website you will be able to get an idea of the
> size of each reef.  Sorry, I forget the exact measurements.  I do recall
> asking my sailmaker to make both reefs deep.
> 
> Re where to hang the vang on the boom... There is no rule of thumb there but
> keep in mind that the loading on it will be terrific.  I put ours somewhat
> further along that boom than the boom is high above the step.  If I were to
> do again I would move it further out.  I think you can see it in the same
> pictures mentioned above.
> 
> Which reminds me - I sometimes look at that single bolt in the clew end of
> the boom from which the mainsheet is hung, and wonder why I depend on it so
> much.  I will someday fit a formed stainless steel block hanger there
> similar to the one I mounted for the vang.
> 
> Gord #426