On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:15:48 -0400, Gogarty
wrote:

We replaced it with a solid
vang. Huge difference. It's a matter of how much leverage you want to be able
to pull down the boom. I think the solid vang has about double the purchase of
the rope vang.

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With a solid vang you can also get rid of the main topping lift since
the boom is supported by the internal spring in the vang. Less chafe
on the mainsail, less windage, and one less thing to adjust.