Im restoring a 1976 ODay 25.I am missing the boom attachment for my vang(frankly I dont ever recall seeing it).I have the blocks,what Im missing is a connecting piece,probaly a wire,thimbled at one end and a ball or similar structure that fits into a 'keyhole'opening on the underside of the boom at the other end.Am I correct in assuming what this structure is and is it commomly available?Ive yet to see it in West Marine catalogs. Thanks so much,Ron.
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I am installing a pad eye on the mast and a bail on the boom for a new vang.The old vang had a cable lead to the boom with a slot fitting. The old vang was abit cheap and with no mechanical advantage. I would sure like to see how O'Day had the down haul setup.I bought this boat and nothing was there (hardware nor cordage) r.w.landau
I am installing a pad eye on the mast and a bail on the boom for a new vang.The old vang had a cable lead to the boom with a slot fitting. The old vang was abit cheap and with no mechanical advantage. I would sure like to see how O'Day had the down haul setup.I bought this boat and nothing was there (hardware nor cordage) r.w.landau
boom vang and downhaul
Guys I have both and am attaching a couple of photos. Ron, the peice you describe is how my vang is attached. Or I should say was attached as I found the ball broken of the short (6 inch) piece of cable a couple of weeks ago. I have no idea how it broke but it happened while on the mooring. I have no idea where to find a replacement but will be talking to Rudy soon about other supplies, I'll see if he has one. I don't have the gear to swag a new end on. I may have that gear soon. I also have a downhaul attached at the mast end of the boom. the photos show an eye attached with a block hanging the line runs from the base of the mast up to the block and back down to a cam cleat. I have no idea where this rig came from or who put it there. It was there when I bought the boat.
Guys I have both and am attaching a couple of photos. Ron, the peice you describe is how my vang is attached. Or I should say was attached as I found the ball broken of the short (6 inch) piece of cable a couple of weeks ago. I have no idea how it broke but it happened while on the mooring. I have no idea where to find a replacement but will be talking to Rudy soon about other supplies, I'll see if he has one. I don't have the gear to swag a new end on. I may have that gear soon. I also have a downhaul attached at the mast end of the boom. the photos show an eye attached with a block hanging the line runs from the base of the mast up to the block and back down to a cam cleat. I have no idea where this rig came from or who put it there. It was there when I bought the boat.
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The attached photo may help. I have the eye on the booms neck as well and the vang is shown. Let me know if you need picture sent with higher resolution or if this helped. Tor
The attached photo may help. I have the eye on the booms neck as well and the vang is shown. Let me know if you need picture sent with higher resolution or if this helped. Tor
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