"Edgar" wrote in message
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"Jere Lull" wrote in message
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On 2008-10-02 21:31:05 -0400, Gordon said:

So who prefers what and why. I'm looking at vangs also, rigid vs line.

With the weight of our boom, I find an adjustable topping lift more
useful than a rope vang, as the last thing I want to do most times is
pull the boom down. Have used rope vangs as preventers by shifting to the
toe rail. Haven't tried a rigid vang, mostly due to cost.

Our traveler is mid-boom and 5' wide so works adequately as a preventer
as well as shaping the sail more nicely.

I have a rigid vang which does away with the need for a topping lift.



I would like that to be so with my boat, but I use the dutchman flaking
system, and the way it's rigged it needs the topping lift.

My rope vang can be easily detached from the mast foot, and I can attach it
to the rail, so no need for a serious end-of-boom preventer.

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