Thanks John Thank you everyone for the comments and warm welcome. Very helpful! Pete SV Bird Girl Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 25, 2019, at 4:05 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
Welcome Pete,
On 01/24/2019 03:47 AM, Peter Kick via montgomery_boats wrote: ... Q: badly need a vang since the boom has to be totally flAt in order for it not to hit the backstay on a tack or a jibe... Can anyone suggest Correct spot for placement of a bail on the boom?
FWIW I installed my vang bail at ~26.5" aft on boom (from forward end of extrusion, not mast/gooseneck).
That makes for less than 45 degrees angle, but not a lot less.
cheers, John
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