"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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| What are the benefits of Rigid Boom Vangs?

The only real benefit I can see on a cruiser would be the ability to negate
the use of the topping lift on the boom.

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| What are the various types?

I believe there are hydraulic, compressed air and spring loaded varieties.

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| How do they compare with conventional Vangs/Topping Lifts?

More complicated design and thus you pay for the ease of use by possible a
failure being much more difficult to repair at sea. Stiffer performance and
less need for adjustments.

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| Is there a Rigid Boom Vang that eliminates the weaknesses of
| a rigid design?

I don't know

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| How do these compare with a "Push Down" type boom vang?

I don't know


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CM