If all you want to do is get rid of the topping lift, you might consider
just adding a Boomkicker, which only keeps the boom from falling down.
Then you could keep your manual vang, would cost quite a bit less. I'm
happy with that arrangement, though I always put my main halyard on the
end of the boom once the main is down in case someone decides to swing
on the boom or something like that.
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 1/28/2016 12:47 PM, Chuck Saur via CnC-List wrote:
Here's another post to get some experience-based advising. I am
looking to purchase a rigid boom vang to replace the topping lift
(damn thang) which is always in the way of everything. I will also
replace the blocks/line I have as manual vang. Tangs are built-in on
the boom and mast base. I don't want hydraulics, but wonder who can
recommend which vang/size and other considerations (vendor, etc) based
on your purchase/use of them.
There is Forespar, Garhauer, Boomkicker, etc. Some are less expensive
but appear the same. Thoughts?
*Chuck Saur*
Morning Sky
C&C 35-3
Hessel Michigan
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