How toTension a spring loaded boom Vang on 47’ boat?

[Jade]

What is the best way to tension a spring loaded boom Vang on a 47’ boat?

 

[dlochner]

Most rigid boom vangs have a block and tackle arrangement lead back to the cockpit. Pull on the line and the vang compresses, pulling the boom down. Release and the spring pushes the vang back up.

 

[Al Schober]

Recommend you NOT leave the vang uncleated. If uncleated, the full load of the vang will go into the internal parts which is likely to cause the end cap to shear out of the tube. Speaking from personal experience with a QuickVang on my Tartan 30.

 

[Meriachee]

At least a 4:1. It’s a large spring, under compression.

 

[DayDreamer41]

@Jade how about a picture of the vang, as mentioned above there should be a block and tackle something like this.

This link I am sure will also be helpful
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