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HeelinPatrick
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Initially Posted - 03/06/2009 :  11:44:13  Show Profile

I have my spinnaker mast track and boom vang hound sitting at home, eagerly waiting to be mounted. I don't recall seeing any mounting dimensions on either in any of the factory literature. Does anyone know, are there guidelines on where to mount, or is it more personal preference?

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Pat
Patrick Moran
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Juniper
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Response Posted - 03/26/2009 :  15:13:17  Show Profile
The original pole mount eye on the spar was exactly five feet up from the base of the mast. As far as the vang, I set mine at approx. 45 degrees to the spar.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/26/2009 :  15:40:32  Show Profile
My vang is attached via a bale on the mast step bolt.

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HeelinPatrick
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Response Posted - 03/26/2009 :  16:39:52  Show Profile
Thanks!

I forgot I even posted this. I read other threads, then went and looked at the boat. I had a 4' track, and figured doesn't make any sense to have it too close to the deck, and not too high that I couldn't reach it, so I faked it, and put the bottom of it probably about 2' off the deck. I can always drill a few more holes, and mount it either higher or lower without too much work I figure.

I looked at pics of the vang, and 45 deg looked about right, so went with that. Figure it's not rocket science, and I was tired of not having it mounted.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/26/2009 :  23:05:20  Show Profile
You done good, Patrick!!
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