TY boom vangs

craigscott24 · Post by **craigscott24** » May 27th, '14, 08:22

Anyone have experience with adding a boom vang to a Typhoon, or a topping life to replace the wire "boom hanger" ? What sort of equipment is the standard for these jobs?
Thanks.

Sea Hunt Video · Post by **Sea Hunt Video** » May 27th, '14, 09:02

When I had my Ty Weekender I installed a Garhauer boom vang 25 UAB 4-1 (I believe this is the correct model #).

Check the Garhauer website for other boom vangs model #s that may also fit the Ty.

http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=38

Jim1945 · Post by **Jim1945** » May 30th, '14, 05:00

I bought a vang from Sail Care in Pennsylvania. Works great and seems to be good quality. I think it was about $85. I made a topping lift by adding another pin to the masthead crane.

craigscott24 · Post by **craigscott24** » May 30th, '14, 10:16

Thanks guys.

Skeep · Post by **Skeep** » Jun 2nd, '14, 03:53

Craig, try looking at previous postings on "topping lift" for more ideas on how many of us have adapted our rigs to get more than the pig-tail affords. I do not use a vang, but do employ a bit of a cunningham to keep my boom hauled downard to flatten the sail. I'm purposely not over-outfitting my Ty for performance, which I really do not care to gain. I love the way she sails despite some of the inefficiencies! I downsized from a 47' Beneteau to this, and could not be happier.

craigscott24 · Post by **craigscott24** » Jun 3rd, '14, 10:08

Thanks Skeep. Helpful info.

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