In article ,
DSK wrote:
A *real* solid vang (and boom) will fulfill all the functions of a
topping lift, except as an emergency backstay replacement. I've seen a
lot that wouldn't, but I don't like them either.

It's sort of like a centerboard one-design that won't plane... what's
the point?

Doug, I thougth that's what you were saying it would do... as an
emergency backstay. Oh well... my reading comprehension is going
downhill fast.



--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."

Jonathan Ganz wrote:
Doug, I thougth that's what you were saying it would do... as an
emergency backstay. Oh well... my reading comprehension is going
downhill fast.

My bad. I have been in a hurry all week and am probably not writing very
clearly.

DSK

Since you're clearly not perfect, I'm going to change my
vote for president... to Willie Nelson.

In article ,
DSK wrote:
Jonathan Ganz wrote:
Doug, I thougth that's what you were saying it would do... as an
emergency backstay. Oh well... my reading comprehension is going
downhill fast.

My bad. I have been in a hurry all week and am probably not writing very
clearly.

--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."