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existentialsailor
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Initially Posted - 07/03/2005 :  10:10:41  Show Profile
I know that is not it's primary function, but does it also provide the function of a preventer? I'm thinking probably not, but thought I'd ask the more experienced sailors here.

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Rick
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/03/2005 :  10:57:22  Show Profile
There is no preventer action available from a boom vang (rigid or otherwise).
The vang pivots and swings with the boom. (if properly mounted anyway)
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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/03/2005 :  14:39:10  Show Profile
The only thing the rigid vang does that the rope vang does not do is support the boom when the sail is not up.
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Response Posted - 07/03/2005 :  22:42:44  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
All correct...some people sell the rigid vang as a replacement for the topping lift...BUT, I have found that it does not allow you to torque down the boom enough to keep it still in a seaway.....mine will knock me overboard if not tamed..I can't muscle it. Soo, I installed a topping lift. Also an indispensible aid in no cursing reefing, but that's another story.

I also installed two preventer/boomtamers....led aft to cleats. Now I can get the thing to stop swinging back and forth (even a foot is too much) so I can approach it in a seaway without feeling the need for a helmet......
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andy
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Response Posted - 07/06/2005 :  22:14:20  Show Profile  Visit andy's Homepage
no....
you can use a normal vang for a preventer though...works great.
like the guys said a rigid vang like a Garhauer takes the place of your topping lift.
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