[Public-list] Roller Reefing Boom

[Don Campbell]

The soft vangs which clipped into the groove on the boom were made by Ronstan and
they no longer make that system. I managed to find one in a marine supply store in
Hamilton, Ont and bought his last one several years ago but in my research at the
time, Mrs Abbot at Abbot Boat Works in Sarnia, Ont had 3. Abbot's are known for
making world class Solings and Wayfarers and are still in business even though they
no longer make their big boats.
Don. #528

Peter Staehling wrote:

> Aurora has the roller reefing boom and her main has no
> reef points so I assume I will be reefing with the
> roller arrangement.  I was hoping for some advice on
> this arrangement.
>
> Am I correst that this is only used as a reefing
> roller or is it also used to roll the sail for storage
> on the boom?
>
> I don't seem to have any way to hook up a vang to the
> boom.  I have seen a picture of one method of
> attachment at:
> http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/disorganized/RollerReefingVangAttachment.jpg
> I may have to build one.  Can anyone provide
> dimensions?  What is it made of?  I am guessing
> aluminum plate either 1/4" or 3/8" thick.  I imagine
> that the shape and dimensions aren't too critical, but
> I am not sure how strong it needs to be.
>
> Alternately does someone have one they don't want/need
> that they would sell, or long term loan?
>
> I am also interested in any advice or suggestions on
> how to use this roller reefing system (or whether to
> use it).
>
> Am I correct to assume that a vang is needed on a
> cruising A30?
>
> If I have a new main built I am assuming that reef
> points are a desired option.  Or does the roller
> system work well enough that it is preferred over slab
> reefing?
>
> BTW: My daughter Erica and I took Aurora out for the
> first time Saturday.  The wind was light and piped up
> pretty good later so we got a good sample of how she
> handles in a variety of conditions.  We were pretty
> impressed with her.
>
> Thanks for being patient with my many naive questions.
>
> Pete
> #554
>
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