[Public-List] Boom Vang Specifications

[Glenn Brooks via Public-List]

Dolce has a simple 3:1 block and tackle arrangement with 3/8" line that leads back to the cockpit.  Seems to work very well, particularly now that I have a loose footed mailsail.  Several other boats around me, not Alberg's, have put 'rigid' vanes - either aluminum spring mounted tubes(elcheapo) that work in conjunction with a block and  tackle arrangement, or a more expensive hydrolic ram setup $250?? Two years ago.  These work really well Iam told.  But of course, so does my low tech block and tackle!

Glenn B.
Dolce 318

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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 5:49 PM, Dwayne Back via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I am looking to add a boom vang to my boat, especially since reading some of the old posts about the boom becoming caught by the backstay during a jib due to a lifted boom.  I am wondering what size vang others have used.  I see everything from 600 lbs to 2250 lbs swl and various line sizes.  Even when they refer to boat sizes there is quite the range for 30 ft boats.
> 
> Thank you,
> Dwayne 
> Orion 94
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