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Old 11-02-2008
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Originally Posted by Lostmt View Post
Thanks for the replies.

Why would the rigid vang be better than the block and tackle?
It's not....

the boom vang only needs to work in tension.. (except when the wind is so slow that the weight of the boom actually flattens the sail, but for that use the topping lift instead, and unload the mast)..

It's just a HEAVY commodity for lazy people...and because all boats have it..so to sell they all install them...
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