You have 'way too much common sense. WTF are you trying to do, stop an
argument?

BTW is your Hall boom a box section?

DSK

felton wrote:
I am no engineer, but my boat does have a well built boom (Hall) and a
solid vang (Offshore Spars) and a topping lift. I am not worried
about any of the three under any conditions. My vang does have a
means to "lock" it with a quick release pin and a number of holes into
which it can be placed. Last year I was sailing when the water levels
were VERY low and we managed to find a shallow sandy spot and run
aground. Hey, not the first time or the last, I am sure. We were
able to swing the boom out over the side and my friend climbed out on
the end of it to give us some heel as we had very little wind to work
with. We managed to sail off and enjoy the day. No big deal. I keep
the topping lift because it is quick and easy to lift the boom for
extra clearance above the bimini when the sail is down, rather than
screwing with the vang. Just my preference, but it works well for me.
If my main had more roach to it that was creating a chaffe issue, I
would probably get rid of it as I don't really *need* it, but I like
it, so there