Norwegian Blue 10 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Opinions for or against? Anyone have one and thinks it is a bad idea? They are a fairly substantial investment but I would prefer not to have the boom crashing down all the time, or munting the lifelines and stanchions as it currently does. I am also doing a lot of shorthanded sailing, so my thoughts were that reefing and flaking the main after sailing must be much easier with one? Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 We did discuss this a while back.I think the general consensus is that those with them like them. I know I do. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I am also doing a lot of shorthanded sailing, so my thoughts were that reefing and flaking the main after sailing must be much easier with one?I'm thinking the same for the same reasons so I am fitting one. Link to post Share on other sites
idlerboat 116 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Very easy and cheap to make !! Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 NB. I have a spare that might suit.0275827271. Link to post Share on other sites
markm 30 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 for, big time Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Wouldn't be without one Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Very easy and cheap to make !! tell me more Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty 0 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Most of them mean you don't have to have a topping lift on the boom so that can't be all bad. Link to post Share on other sites
idlerboat 116 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Sigh.. just did a whole "how to do it" post. Ran out of time. Hit back, which normally restores it and it was all gone. Biggest bummer was I was going to do a save and stick it on the other web site... . . Another waste of two hours. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Topping lift = up Boom Vang = Down... Or go the Bethwaite way... Put the rigid bit on top of the boom, and a track on the mast, and forget about springs. Too easy! Link to post Share on other sites
Norwegian Blue 10 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for the comments. I'll be fitting one for sure. I've seen an upside down vang (gnav) on a Laser Vago but the main was specifically cut to accommodate the strut. Great on a dinghy, knot sure how that would work with a sail that needs reefing? I'll give you a call Mr Changed. Link to post Share on other sites
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