You're right Gary. The easiest way to skin this cat is just to make up a few of these gizmos from aluminum rod. Sorry I missed the fun too. I'm sure it was an unforgettable voyage. Maybe next year. t Tom Smith Next IT Corporation 509-242-0767, x 1035 -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+tsmith=nextit.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of gmhyde1@mac.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:34 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: boom vang attachment--what's it called and where do Ifind it?? Tom: I think you can make such a slug out of either aluminum or stainless rod of the right diameter to fit in the mast slot. However, West Marine does sell them. Sorry you didn't sail with us in the San Juan's. We had a great time! --Gary Hyde N24 'Sailabration' M15 #235 'Vanilla' On Jun 17, 2005, at 3:47 PM, Tom Smith wrote:

I use an eyestrap, fixed by two machine screws to an aluminum slug located near the base of the mast in the sailfeed, to attach my boom vang. I've thought about switching to a bail, but I don't like the idea of drilling another through-hole in my mast.

Anyway, I've lost the slug. I just saw the darn things advertised somewhere, but can't find them again. They come with two holes for purposes like mine, and a single hole, probably to serve as a boom stop. Anybody know what I'm talking about?

Tom Smith & Jane VanWinkle M15/345--Chukar M17/064--Unamed

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