To be more specific used to stead the peak of a gaff or a derrick to theside
of theship to control slewing. Originally a term used in moving cargo. Now
referred to as a 'guy.' But when you think about it that's what our type of
vang does so it's a perfect choice for a new use of a very old term.

M.

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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The original use was to steady the peak of a gaff. Is that what you're
looking
for?


"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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A boom vang is used to hold a boom down.

What is the more generic use of a the term vang?