Boom Vang Hardware

[Sal10419]

Hi MacGregor owners,
I have a 22' MacGregor Sailboat. I am missing the piece of metal hardware that connects the Boom Vang to the Traveler. I have attached a pic of where the piece should be attached. Does anyone know the name of the is piece and where I can purchase one?
Thanks very much,
Salvatore

 

[rgranger]

I don't have the answer but....

It might help if you could give the manufacturer of your traveler... and if it has a model number, you can probably track down a part list for that model.

Also, I think what you are calling the vang is actually the main sheet block.

 

[rgranger]

Okay... I could see Harken stamped on one of the blocks.... a quick google of "Harken Traveler Parts" and I found this pic. I think (see arrow) that this is what you are looking for.

 

[rgranger]

Okay... a little digging on the Harken site and it looks like it might simply be a stamped shackle...

https://www.harken.com/en/search/?q=stamped+shackle

Measure the jaw spacing and order the right one.

 

[Joe]

Uh, why do you want to connect the boom vang to the traveler? Perhaps you're thinking of the mainsheet. The vang connects to the boom and the bottom of the mast. It keeps the boom from lifting when the mainsail is swung out beyond the range of the traveler. The traveler and boom are connected with the mainsheet.

Take a close look at your traveler to see if there's a release method to replace the stamped shackle. Stamped shackles are not expensive, but you'll want correct size. My suggestion is to investigate further by finding the Harken catalogue online... or perhaps there's a customer service number available that will assist you.

 

[Sal10419]

Okay... I could see Harken stamped on one of the blocks.... a quick google of "Harken Traveler Parts" and I found this pic. I think (see arrow) that this is what you are looking for.
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Thank you so much for responding and helping me this.

 

[Sal10419]

I don't have the answer but....

It might help if you could give the manufacturer of your traveler... and if it has a model number, you can probably track down a part list for that model.

Also, I think what you are calling the vang is actually the main sheet block.

Thanks so much for replying and helping me with this

 

[Sal10419]

Thanks all so much for responding and helping me figure this out