3 points
"Capt. Mooron" wrote
"Bart Senior" wrote
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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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