The only way I could even contemplate that would be to disconnect it
from the base of the mast, then put it somewhere back, but I can't
imagine it would do much good.

In article ,
Capt. Mooron wrote:

"DSK" wrote in message

The only thing Ol' Thom listed that a rigid vang can't do is become an
| emergency backstay. It will (or should) be able to support the boom for
| hoisting.

Not a chance Doug! The mechanics are all wrong and the placement is useless
for that purpose.

CM




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