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Old 08-20-2003
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Boom Vang

The rigid vang shouldn''t create anymore stress on the boom than a conventional vang. A rigid vang uses a 4 or 6 part tackle to hold the boom down just as a conventional vang does. The only difference is the rigid vang will also hold up the boom when the sail is lowered.

Fairwinds,

Jim
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