I think that on larger boats the rigid vangs are preferred but on the smaller boats perhaps the Boomkicker is a better option. Our 33 has an original equipment rigid vang (1987) that I think is Harken. Works well after many years and we have no complaints. On our J27 we added a US Spars rigid vang rather than a boomkicker. Most J27 opt for the boomkicker in addition to rope vang. I was not all that happy with the US Spars rigid vang on the 27 and the other 27 owners all liked their boom kickers.
Those are only my opinions based on personal observations Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 6:48 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Boom vanging... Gee, Chuck I guess there are a few folks on the list that like Garhauer vangs. :). I put one on Touche' in 1999. Still looks good and works great. Highly recommend one. I've installed a few Garhauer vangs on other boats and have always had good experiences with their support. I installed a Boomkicker on a J30 several months ago and have a positive opinion of that product also. If it helps your decision, I have sold several rope vangs on eBay. Price ranges from about $45 to $90 depending on size and condition. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Jan 28, 2016 10:48 AM, "Chuck Saur via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> 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 _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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