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Originally Posted by brak
I am replacing some antique boom vang blocks and need to select the new ones. How would I estimate the working load for the vang on a 35' boat? |
If you're replacing them, I'd suggest selecting blocks of about the same physical size and, given modern construction methods make blocks a bit stronger than they used to be, you'll be fine.
The important thing is to not go too small... an exploding vang block would not be a pretty sight. In fact you wouldn't want to be anywhere near it!
Have you considered one of the new-fangled ram setups?