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Alan
I'm at the end of refurbishing my 1970 Catalina 22 for this year and I have a few questions before the final launch of the boat (hopefully). I've done considerable research and purchased a lot of parts but finally the task of sail rigging has come to hand. I have an mainsail outhaul, main sail and gib down haul, mainsail single-hand reefing line, etc. Basically I've purchased all the single-handed upgrades needed with a few exceptions. 1) I've noticed there's no boom vang. 2) There's an outlet for the mast lite although no wiring or lite is present. All the deck lites work and I've upgraded the main terminal with new wires/switches. 3) I still have a very small trickle leak around the swing keel's pivot area although I can't find the source anywhere. We're almost certain it's from outside although the leak is fairly neglegible for day/weekend sailing.Now the questions:1. I'm assuming a boom vang is a must but no hardware was included when I purchase the boat although there is a cleat beneath the boom. Upgrade or just use the cleat to keep the boom down? 2. Refurbish the mast lites with newer lites/wiring, I know. Experienced recommendations are needed here since I know little about this subject.3. Should I assume the leak at the pivot area is from outside since the inside's been repaired and no leak is seen. Ignore the leak 'til drydock time and then drop the keel for repair?