I am contimplating the installation of a Boom Vang on my 25. I am fairly new to sailing & race the boat occasionally. Will a Vang increase my boats performance & to what degree? Is a simple pulley system adequate or should I look at a solid Vang? How do you install a simple system? Anyone have photos?
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If you are going to spend any where near....
150 dollars, you might what to check out the Gauhruer (not sure of the spelling) solid boomvang. Put one on my 33, fast and easy to order, shipped fast and installed with little problem... very nice unit.. It will improve your sail shape for different pionts of sail and wind conditions. Others have installed and are very happy.
150 dollars, you might what to check out the Gauhruer (not sure of the spelling) solid boomvang. Put one on my 33, fast and easy to order, shipped fast and installed with little problem... very nice unit.. It will improve your sail shape for different pionts of sail and wind conditions. Others have installed and are very happy.
Boom Vang Reponse
I have a 1986 Hunter 25 that I bought last year and am also contemplating putting a boom vang on. The boom vang will increase your boats performance by allowing you to control the "twist" of your sail by controlling the tension of the leech of the sail. This is mostly needed when you are sailing "off" of the wind (you don't really need it when you are close-hauled, because then the mainsheet acts to put tension on the leech of your sail). If there is twist in your main sail then the sail can be at different angles of attack on the wind, and can cause part of your sail to be luffing (most likely the upper part), while the lower part is correctly trimmed. Obviously this will translate into a decrease in the sail's lift and, as a result, power. A Boom Vang will help you to control this.... It is a very simple yet effective sail control device... If you care about performance at all, and what sailor doesn't, I would definitely get one.... As for what kind, I would just get a simple pulley system. You do not need a solid vang for this boat... You can probably get away with spending about $150 for the vang and ~ $30 for the fitting hardware to fit connection points to your boom and mast, assuming you do the installation work yourself. Hope this helps. -Mike
I have a 1986 Hunter 25 that I bought last year and am also contemplating putting a boom vang on. The boom vang will increase your boats performance by allowing you to control the "twist" of your sail by controlling the tension of the leech of the sail. This is mostly needed when you are sailing "off" of the wind (you don't really need it when you are close-hauled, because then the mainsheet acts to put tension on the leech of your sail). If there is twist in your main sail then the sail can be at different angles of attack on the wind, and can cause part of your sail to be luffing (most likely the upper part), while the lower part is correctly trimmed. Obviously this will translate into a decrease in the sail's lift and, as a result, power. A Boom Vang will help you to control this.... It is a very simple yet effective sail control device... If you care about performance at all, and what sailor doesn't, I would definitely get one.... As for what kind, I would just get a simple pulley system. You do not need a solid vang for this boat... You can probably get away with spending about $150 for the vang and ~ $30 for the fitting hardware to fit connection points to your boom and mast, assuming you do the installation work yourself. Hope this helps. -Mike
Thanks for your respone
I will install a vang but I am not sure if I need to route a control line back to the cockpit. Input???
I will install a vang but I am not sure if I need to route a control line back to the cockpit. Input???
Run vang to cockpit if you can
There is a basic concept that says: If a control is easy to use, you will be more inclined to use it. Running the vang to the cockpit makes it a LOT easier to use. The vang should be on when sailing downwind and off when sailing hard on the wind. It will be somewhere in between when reaching. I'm almost done with running mine to the cockpit. Peter H23 "Raven"
There is a basic concept that says: If a control is easy to use, you will be more inclined to use it. Running the vang to the cockpit makes it a LOT easier to use. The vang should be on when sailing downwind and off when sailing hard on the wind. It will be somewhere in between when reaching. I'm almost done with running mine to the cockpit. Peter H23 "Raven"
My opinion
I would start small. Get the boom vang installed. If you don't mind a little extra work, then route it to the cockpit at the same time. But I would just suggest getting one on, seeing if you like it without routing it to the cockpit, and doing that later if you feel you need it.... But that's just because I think of projects in steps. If I think of doing everything at once (like I often WANT to do), I'll never do anything because it will seem overwhelming.... Good luck... -Mike
I would start small. Get the boom vang installed. If you don't mind a little extra work, then route it to the cockpit at the same time. But I would just suggest getting one on, seeing if you like it without routing it to the cockpit, and doing that later if you feel you need it.... But that's just because I think of projects in steps. If I think of doing everything at once (like I often WANT to do), I'll never do anything because it will seem overwhelming.... Good luck... -Mike
Use of Vang?
I have added a Gerhaur Vang to my 260. I am confused about when and how to use it. If I am going upwind, pulling it tight makes the sail much flatter and the boat should point better, right? Or does this apply only in high wind? Downwind does the sail not need to be fuller? My problem with sailing is that I just cant seem to keep the basics clear. Comments appreciated...
I have added a Gerhaur Vang to my 260. I am confused about when and how to use it. If I am going upwind, pulling it tight makes the sail much flatter and the boat should point better, right? Or does this apply only in high wind? Downwind does the sail not need to be fuller? My problem with sailing is that I just cant seem to keep the basics clear. Comments appreciated...
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