I want to install a boom vang on my 23/IV. What make/model vang do you all recommend? And how do I fasten vang to mast and boom? What is the best boom to vang angle - 45 or 30 degrees?
Hey Dick: Just installed a 'boom kicker' on our C-27. Really a good piece of gear. It not only works as a vang but also replaces the topping lift. Check out the posting on the C-27 section of the blog...
C-27 Boom Vang
« on: January 15, 2016, 03:05:49 PM »
Good product support from the company too.
Good luck.
regards charlie
I went with a rigid boom vang from Garhauer Marine for my 23. Model: RV 12-1, $275.00. I've used it for two seasons now and I'm very happy with the performance. It's been nice to be able to adjust the boom height and drop the main without a topping lift. I think it looks good too.
http://garhauermarine.com/index.cfm
http://cpyoa.geekworkshosting.com/forum/index.php?topic=3737.0
I spent about a hundred bucks to make up one for my 23. Third page addresses the angle. Works great.
Hi Dick,
Highly recommend vang with a boom kicker (for reasons deisher6 stated). I worked out this arrangement for mounting both. 1 pin releases the assembly quickly for mast raising/lowering.
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/zzzzzzz77/2012%20SailBoat%20Project/Boom%20Vang%20Kicker/DSC09105_zpsnx9imztk.jpg)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/zzzzzzz77/2012%20SailBoat%20Project/Boom%20Vang%20Kicker/DSC09106_zpsdemlgehm.jpg)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/zzzzzzz77/2012%20SailBoat%20Project/Boom%20Vang%20Kicker/DSC09107_zpswzkxjl3l.jpg)
I used Harken blocks that I found on Ebay. The Boom Kicker was a good find there as well. It has worked out pretty well at the angle you see in the pics...not really sure about the exact angle measurement.