Hi, I have a P26 and want to install a soft vang (which I have). The correct boom bail on rig rite is 2.25" ID and costs over $60 with the bolt and shipping.
Can I use a Ronstan Large Boom Bail (2.5" ID; $16) and just bend it to 2.25" ID or perhaps use spacers? Both items appear to be 1/4" SS.
Is there a load problem if the bail attachment is 1/8" outboard of the boom wall? It doesn't seem like that would be a problem but I'm no engineer and don't want to do anything TOO stupid...
Link to rig rite bails (see k-10456): Boom Bails
Link to Ronstan bail: Ronstan Large Boom Bail
Thanks for any help,
Clay
Can I use a Ronstan Large Boom Bail (2.5" ID; $16) and just bend it to 2.25" ID or perhaps use spacers? Both items appear to be 1/4" SS.
Is there a load problem if the bail attachment is 1/8" outboard of the boom wall? It doesn't seem like that would be a problem but I'm no engineer and don't want to do anything TOO stupid...
Link to rig rite bails (see k-10456): Boom Bails
Link to Ronstan bail: Ronstan Large Boom Bail
Thanks for any help,
Clay