Why don't you put one of those downward pushing
vangs on your boat like the one on Ocean Planet?

http://www.blumhorst.com/potterpages...0015/h0010.htm

"Thom Stewart" wrote

I'm not knocking the Rigid Vang. I wish I could fit one on my boat but
the Pilothouse makes that impossible. I'm thinking I might be able to
use a KICKER. I'm pointing out that PITA top lift still is a worthwhile
addition.