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Old 05-24-2008
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I like Garhauer as well. A couple quick thoughts, the Mega has a proportionately high aspect ratio mainsail and so produces high leech loads. A working load of 2000 lbs is probably about right but I would go to a cascade with a single block on the boom and wire or spectra line through it to the working end of a 4:1 or even 6:1 purchase which should get you to the ability to adjust it under loads up to around 600 lbs.

I would not get a rigid vang if you plan to trailer your Mega as they get in the way when striking the rig.

Jeff
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